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How many steps per day are needed for longevity? Fewer than 10 000, says large study

Title:
How many steps per day are needed fro longevity? Fewer than 10 000, says large study

Author:
Zakiyah Ebrahim

Published:
health 24, 9 March 2022

From the article:
* Achieving 10 000 steps a day has long been seen as a benchmark for fitness and health.  
 
* However, more and more evidence is showing that one can aim for fewer steps and still achieve longevity. 
 
* A meta-analysis suggests that especially older adults can make do with fewer than 10 000 steps per day.