Each additional 1,000 steps a person walked per day was associated with a 15% reduction in their risk of death, a new study found. Image: china via AP file
A new study has found that walking just 4,000 steps per day can significantly lower your risk of death. This challenges the common idea that people need to reach a threshold of 10,000 steps per day to improve their health. The research pooled the results of 17 studies across six countries and found that even the least active people, who took around 4,000 steps per day, saw a reduced risk of death from any cause. The more steps people took, the lower their risk of dying. Each extra 1,000 steps per day was associated with a 15% reduction in a person’s overall risk of death.
This study is great news for those who find it difficult to reach the often-recommended goal of 10,000 steps per day. It shows that even small amounts of physical activity can have significant health benefits. So if you’re struggling to hit that 10k mark, don’t worry! Just getting up and moving around for a few thousand steps each day can still make a big difference.
The study also highlights the importance of regular physical activity for overall health and wellbeing. Walking is an easy and accessible form of exercise that can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. So why not try incorporating more walking into your daily routine? Whether it’s taking the stairs instead of the elevator, going for a walk on your lunch break, or taking a leisurely stroll after dinner, every step counts towards better health.
