HealthPhoto: HT HealthIs Walking 10,000 Steps Daily Necessary for Health?
The popular 10,000 steps daily target for walking originated from a 1964 Japanese pedometer ad, not scientific research. Walking is beneficial exercise, free and easy to do, but studies show health benefits start at about 7,000 steps per day. A 2025 Lancet Public Health review of 57 studies found more steps improve health, though the exact 10,000-step figure lacks strong scientific backing.
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