Study examines walking frequency for better health outcomes

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 23:26 · Archive

Research shows 7,000 daily steps linked to 47% lower early death risk.

A study confirms the health benefits of walking, with 7,000 steps a day associated with a 47% lower risk of early death and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression and falls compared to 2,000 steps daily. As little as 2,337 steps can lower the risk of dying from heart-related conditions and help manage blood pressure and cholesterol. Walking has also been linked to stronger bones, better sleep and reduced dementia risk.

How it is being reported

• The Common Everyday Activity That Could Strengthen Your RelationshipJoseph Chan on Unsplash " />Couples who exercise together, stay together There are a plethora of benefits associated with walking , so it’s no wonder the NHS previously called the activity “overlooked” as a form of exercise. As little as 2,337 steps a day can lower your risk of dying from heart-related health conditions. The activity can also help to manage blood pressure and cholesterol, and has been linked to stronger bones, better sleep quality and even a reduction in dementia risk. But while we know it’s important for our health, less is said about how it can benefit our relationships…HuffPost UK · 24 Sept, 15:00
• Study Confirms Whether Few Long Walks Or Frequent Short Ones Are Better For Your HealthSure, it’s not as intense as a sprint . But walking definitely counts as a workout – and if you ask doctors, it’s a pretty good one . Getting your steps in ( 7,000 a day seems to be the sweet spot) has been linked to a 47% lower risk of early death, as well as a reduced likelihood of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression, and falls, compared to 2,000 steps a day. But does how, and when, we walk matter? After all, some research suggests that “weekend warriors” (those who don’t work out much throughout the week, but hit the gym or finish a long run on their days…HuffPost UK · 23 Sept, 15:03
• Study Confirms Whether Few Long Walks Or Frequent Short Ones Are Better For Your HealthYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 15:03

In this story: NHS

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log