10,000 Steps Boost Heart Health: Study
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12 March 2024
A new study has said that 10,000 steps daily are good for heart health and lower the risk of death by 39%
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The University of Sydney analysed UK Biobank data from 72,000 participants wearing trackers
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Over nearly seven years, 1,600 deaths and 6,000 heart events were documented
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Daily steps' sweet spot: 9,000 to 10,000, showing significant health benefits
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Benefits plateau beyond 10,000 steps, according to the research led by Dr Ahmadi
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Study factors in diet, smoking, and other exercises, affirming the step-count association
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The origin of 10,000 Steps advice can be traced to a 1964 Tokyo Olympics marketing campaign
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Japanese company Yamasa created the "Manpo-kei" campaign, which meant "10000 steps metre"
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Dr Ahmadi calls the research a stride forward in refining physical activity guidelines
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Findings suggest the non-evidence-based 10,000-step target may be about right
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