You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps—7,000 May Be Enough According to Science!

Breaking the 10,000-step myth: a new mega-review of over 160,000 adults shows that just 7,000 steps a day can reduce risks of heart disease, dementia, diabetes, depression, falls, and even cancer—by up to 47%. Health gains rise quickly up to about 7,000 steps, then plateau.

Learn:

Why the 10K-step goal may be overrated

The surprising benefits from as few as 4,000 steps per day

How every extra **1,000 steps can lower mortality risk by ~15%**

Why pace matters less than consistency

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