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You Can Mix Up Your Daily Steps And Still Lower Risk of Death, Research Shows

Researchers found faster walking was linked to a 28% lower risk of death, suggesting pace may matter more than a single daily step target.

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You Can Mix Up Your Daily Steps And Still Lower Risk of Death, Research Shows

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·Canberra, Australia
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Experts reveal the truth about walking for health and it’s not 10,000 steps a day

While many people believe they should aim for 10,000 steps per day, researchers have cast new light on the issue

·London, United Kingdom
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10,000 Steps: "The Goal of the Step Comes From a Campaign of the 1960s – What Is Important when Walking

For many people, 10,000 steps a day can hardly be achieved. The latest findings now show that another factor decides how healthy a walk is.

·Berlin, Germany
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USA TodayUSA Today
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10,000 steps a day may not be the key to a longer life, study finds

A new study suggests this walking habit may lower the risk of an early death, even for people who don't reach 10,000 steps a day.

·New York, United States
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Forget 10,000 Steps: New Study Reveals What Increases the Health Benefits of Walking

While the widely known recommendation to walk 10,000 steps a day is a stretch, experts agree that walking more is good for your health and may reduce your risk of early death. However, a new study suggests that walking pace may be just as important in reducing mortality risk.

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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Is the 10,000 Step per Day Rule Wrong? New Study Answers

10,000 steps a day are really needed? New study also analyzed the pace of walking. See what researchers have found.

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