Study Reveals The Optimal Number of Daily Steps to Offset Sitting Down
If your day is mostly spent in a chair, there’s good news: you’re not out of luck—as long as you’re willing to walk a bit more. A new study suggests that even for those with long sedentary hours, getting in 9,000 to 10,000 steps a day can significantly cut the risk of heart disease and early death. And the benefits begin earlier than you’d think—just 4,000 steps start to make a difference. It’s a simple message with weight: every step counts.Jess Cockerill with Science Alert has the full story on research originally published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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