Just 7,000 Daily Steps May Be Enough For Major Health Gains

Just 7,000 Daily Steps May Be Enough For Major Health Gains

There’s no need to chase the popular 10,000 steps-a-day target—new research shows that walking approximately 7,000 steps daily delivers meaningful health benefits.

A recent study, based on data from 57 studies and over 160,000 adults, found that reaching this “sweet spot” is linked to a 47% lower risk of premature death, 25% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, 14% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, 38% lower risk of dementia, 22% lower risk of depression, and 28% fewer falls  .

Even more encouraging: smaller increases in activity—like moving from 2,000 to 4,000 steps per day—still bring health improvements. While walking beyond 7,000 steps adds modest extra benefits, the gains start to plateau  . This makes 7,000 steps a realistic and impactful daily goal for long-term well-being.

Source: Medical News Today

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7000-daily-steps-reduce-chronic-disease-risk-walking-health-benefits