A study found that increasing daily steps up to 10,000 reduced the risk of death and cardiovascular disease, regardless of sedentary time. Data from 72,174 individuals showed that 9,000 to 10,000 steps per day lowered mortality risk by 39% and CVD risk by 21%. Benefits were seen with as few as 4,000 to 4,500 steps per day. While the study was observational and unable to establish cause and effect, it suggests that higher step counts can mitigate the negative effects of sedentary time. These findings may inform future physical activity guidelines.
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Increased daily step count may reduce the risk of death and cardiovascular disease
