Add Years to Your Life By Walking

The amazing health benefits of steps

Janice Tovey

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Girl on a healthy walk.
Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash

Rehabilitation experts and public health departments have recommended 10,000 steps a day for increased health and a longer life.

New information released from The European Journal of Cardiology is suggesting otherwise.

The study reveals there are potential health benefits from a lower number of daily steps.

Not that 10,000 steps isn’t great.

  • A daily walk of 3967 steps started to lower the risks of dying of any medical condition, while the addition of another 2337 steps reduced a person’s risk of dying from heart related ailments.
  • The really exciting news for you walkers is that they have found that the longer the walk the larger the benefits to your overall health

Encouraging Stats!

Every 500 to 1000 steps can reduce your risk of dying from cardiovascular or any disease.

And additional 1000 steps gives you an additional 15% worth of protection.

Top that off with another 500 steps and your risk of…

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Janice Tovey
Janice Tovey

Written by Janice Tovey

My passion is writing. I also love reading, teaching, animals, nature, music, and humor. I am curious about everything and enjoy writing about all things.