New Study Reveals 7,000 Steps a Day May Be Enough for Significant Health Benefits, Debunking 10,000-Step Myth

London, UK - A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal suggests that individuals may not need to walk 10,000 steps a day to significantly improve their health. According to the research, a more achievable target of 7,000 steps daily can substantially reduce the risk of several serious health conditions. The study compared individuals who walked 2,000 steps per day to those who walked 7,000 steps. Findings indicated that those achieving 7,000 steps saw a reduced risk of dementia by 38%, depression by 22%, heart disease by 25%, and cancer by 6%. The research also noted that for most health conditions, the benefits tended to level off after approximately 7,000 steps, though further walking still offered advantages for heart health. BBC journalist Jonelle Awomoyi highlighted that the popular 10,000-step guideline, often recommended by fitness apps and trackers, did not originate from scientific evidence. Instead, it stemmed from a marketing campaign for a Japanese pedometer called "Manpo-kei" (meaning "10,000 steps meter") launched in the 1960s during the run-up to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. This marketing slogan soon became an unofficial health guideline. The new findings offer a more realistic and scientifically supported daily step goal for individuals looking to boost their brain power and protect themselves against certain diseases.

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