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Scientists Identify The Optimal Number of Daily Steps For Longevity, And It's Not 10,000 (www.sciencealert.com)

Conventional wisdom would have us believe the journey to a long and healthy life begins with 10,000 steps.

BilboSwaggins, 9 months ago

For adults aged 60 and older, this reduced risk topped out at around 6,000 to 8,000 steps a day. Pushing further might have other benefits, but a reduced chance of death isn't one.

The study found that those who are younger could do well to walk a little more, but there wasn't evidence that they'd necessarily live longer by walking more than 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day.

As for the rate of steps, the team found volume is what really matters.

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