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7,000 daily steps reduce disease risk by 47%, new study finds

7,000 daily steps reduce disease risk by 47%, new study finds

Ellsworth Toohey
Jul 25, 2025
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Walking 7,000 steps daily — not the often-cited 10,000 — can significantly reduce risks of heart disease, cancer, and dementia, new research reveals.

An analysis of 57 studies found that people who walk 7,000 steps per day reduce their risk of death from any cause by 47% compared to those who walk only 2,000 steps, as reported i…

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