WE’RE OFTEN TOLD THAT 10,000 STEPS IS THE gold standard for keeping healthy, but where did this number come from—and is it accurate?
There’s no doubt that boosting your daily exercise levels by walking more brings benefits for your body and mind, experts say.
“Increasing physical activity such as your step count through walking contributes to improved cardiovascular fitness, weight management, improved mood, better sleep and enhanced cognitive function,” Lindsay Bottoms, a. “Walking can reduce the risk of developing chronic illnesses such as dementia, and certain cancers. In some cases, it helps improve health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes.”
