US Edition
Does it really take 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy?
3 Articles
3 Articles
Trying to Get 10,000 Steps a Day? New Study Pinpoints the Number You Really Need
A recent review suggests you may not need to walk as much as you think to reduce your risk of chronic disease.Fact checked by Nick BlackmerNickyLloyd / Getty Images Walking as little as 7,000 steps a day can offer a host of health benefits.A new study found that just 7,000 steps a day may cut the risk of chronic disease.The finding challenges the long-standing belief that you need 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy.There are many creative ways t…
Does it really take 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy?
CHICAGO — It’s been drilled into our brains —10,000 steps a day to better health. There is science behind the number. But when Australian researchers took a closer look at when the benefits of walking actually kick in, they found a surprising trend. Regular walkers set the bar high, but, turns out, it’s a lower number that often makes them feel just as good. In their study, University of Sydney researchers looked at what’s called dose-response, …
Sporting is synonymous with increasing quality and life expectancy. In recent times, the longest-lived sector of the population has become aware that physical exercise is beneficial to health and is therefore increasingly practiced by older people. In recent months they have published ... Continue reading "Neither walk 10,000 steps nor jump to the comba: this is the best exercise for your health if you are over 50 years old"
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
