Research has shown that walking 3967 steps per day can reduce the increased risk of death caused by all diseases
According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology on August 9th, an international research team found that walking only 2337 steps per day can reduce the risk of death from heart and vascular diseases, and walking 3967 steps per day can reduce the risk of death from all diseases.
Scientists have collected 17 related studies and analyzed data from 226889 people, finding that the more you walk, the greater the benefits to your health. Taking an additional 500 steps per day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality by 7%. Taking an extra 1000 steps every day reduces the risk of death from all diseases by 15%. Research has found that even if people walk up to 20000 steps a day, the health benefits continue to increase, and no upper limit has been found yet. There is strong evidence to suggest that a sedentary lifestyle may lead to an increase in cardiovascular disease and a shortened lifespan.
According to data from the World Health Organization, lack of physical activity is the fourth most common cause of death in the world, with 3.2 million deaths each year related to lack of physical activity. Researchers suggest that although there are increasingly advanced drugs available in the world to treat specific diseases, emphasis should always be placed on lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, which are even more effective than drugs in reducing cardiovascular disease risk and extending lifespan.