Taking 6000-9000 steps/day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults aged 60 or more
1. In a recent study, taking 6000 to 9000 steps per day was associated with a 40% to 50% lower risk of CVD, compared with taking 2000 steps per day.
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1. In a recent study, taking 6000 to 9000 steps per day was associated with a 40% to 50% lower risk of CVD, compared with taking 2000 steps per day.
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2. There was a dose response noted between CVD risk and number of steps per day.
As the number of steps per day increased, the risk of CVD too decreased.
As the number of steps per day increased, the risk of CVD too decreased.
3. Compared with those who got the fewest steps/d (median 1811), the risk of CVD was 20% lower in those in quartile 2 (median of 3823 steps/day); 38% lower in quartile 3 (median of 5520 steps per day) and 49% lower in quartile 4 who walked the most ( median of 9259 steps/day).
4. Take home message
*Sit less and move more- every step counts.
*Those who are inactive, can start with 2000-3000 steps per day, and gradually increase their step counts.
*Benefits plateau at about 9000-10000 steps per day.
Ref: doi.org/10.1161/CIRCUL…
*Sit less and move more- every step counts.
*Those who are inactive, can start with 2000-3000 steps per day, and gradually increase their step counts.
*Benefits plateau at about 9000-10000 steps per day.
Ref: doi.org/10.1161/CIRCUL…
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