TIME.CO, Jakarta – So far, ten thousand steps a day are considered beneficial for optimal health. But a new study shows that taking just 8,200 steps a day can protect you from many chronic diseases and help keep you healthy. body weight.
The study, published in the Nature Journal, used data from electronic health records from the All of Us research program, an initiative to gather health-related information from surveys and wearables on a million or more Americans. The researchers looked at the number of steps taken by more than 6,000 Fitbit devices of participants who wore the trackers at least 10 hours a day and allowed the researchers to access medical records. They found that participants walked between 6,866.8 and 9,826.8 steps per day for an average of four years.
The researchers found that the more steps people took over time, the less likely they were to develop obesity, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and major depressive disorder. But what was really surprising was that they found that taking around 8,200 steps a day protected against diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
Scientists found no further reduction in the risk of diabetes and hypertension on foot 8,000 to 9,000 steps, but a higher step count adds further protection against other health problems, such as GERD, sleep apnea, and major depressive disorder. Additionally, the study found that those who are currently classified as overweight and who increased their steps from six thousand to eleven thousand steps per day were able to reduce their risk of obesity by 64 percent.
The study had some limitations, including 73% of women, 84% of whites, and 71% of people with college degrees. This demographic may not accurately predict the perfect number of steps for everyone, and more research is needed for more diverse groups.
This new study echoes recent research that has found that walking can have some important health benefits. Recent research has found that a 2-minute walk after eating has the power to help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Walking has also been linked to bringing joy and reducing stress levels. Other benefits of daily walking include lowering blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, increasing longevity, increasing brain power, and even reducing joint pain.
However, many experts agree that the number of steps you take is not as important as getting movement every day. Current physical activity guidelines recommend adults to do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and two days of strengthening activity muscles every week.
“Step counting is useful because you can track yourself on a daily basis, but if step count is your main factor, you may not get the benefits you expect,” he says. personal trainer Anthony J Wall. “What is effective is the frequency, intensity and duration of your activity. Focusing on the passages is beneficial for general health, but it is irrelevant if you walk slowly around the museum during the day. “
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