HealthPhoto: HT HealthIs Walking 10,000 Steps Daily Necessary for Health?
Walking is a simple, free exercise with health benefits, but the popular 10,000 steps daily target originated from a 1964 Japanese pedometer ad, not scientific research. A 2025 Lancet Public Health study reviewing 57 papers found walking more is beneficial, with 7,000 steps daily providing significant health advantages. The exact step count for optimal health remains uncertain.
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