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The researchers discovered that people who walked 8,000 or more steps a day once or twice a week had lower mortality rates. These rates were nearly as good as those who walked the same number of steps every day. This group had a 15% lower risk of dying in the next 10 years. Those who hit the 8,000-step mark three to seven days a week had a 16.5% lower risk.
Taking more steps—whether you aim for 10,000 or not—is generally better regardless of sex. Research has shown that the all-cause mortality was lower among men and women who took 8,000 steps compared to 4,000 steps.You can make small lifestyle changes to get more steps in beyond walking more often. Consider doing the following: