10,000 Steps a Day, Part 2: Benefits and Effectiveness

Benefits and Effectiveness

Benefits:

• Boosted circulation
• Sharper mind
• Better sleep
• Reduced stress
• Lower blood pressure
• Lower body fat
• Reduced heart attack risk
• Reduced dementia risk

These benefits can lead to others, including getting along better with family, friends and coworkers, performing better on the job, and fewer injuries and illnesses.

Effectiveness:

Walking 10,000 steps daily helps you meet physical activity guidelines, but it doesn't guarantee that you will meet them and see health benefits as a result.  Good health is based on many factors besides exercise, including genetics, environment, nutrition, attitude, tobacco and drug avoidance, alcohol limitation, and good sleep habits.

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