Walking for Health: New Study Findings

A new study says walking 7,000 steps a day is good for your health. This is less than the often-mentioned 10,000 steps. The study found that walking 7,000 steps can help your brain and protect you from diseases. It may lower the risk of heart problems, cancer, and memory loss. Even walking 4,000 steps a day is better than just 2,000 steps. Doctors hope this information will encourage more people to walk for their health.

Many people use step counters to track their walking. These devices often suggest 10,000 steps as a goal. But this number came from an old advertisement, not science. The new study looked at the health of many people around the world. It shows that walking more can help in many ways, even if you don't reach 10,000 steps.