How Many Steps a Day Can Reduce Your Risk of Cardiovascular Death?
Dr. Kumar’s Take:
A sedentary lifestyle is a silent killer, but how many steps do you really need to take to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease? A recent meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests that even modest increases in daily step counts can dramatically reduce the risk of death from all causes, including cardiovascular disease. The takeaway? You don’t need to hit 10,000 steps a day—starting with as few as 2,500 to 4,000 steps can already provide meaningful health benefits.