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Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
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Hunter Bennett
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A recent systematic review suggests that the popular 10,000-step daily goal is more of a marketing slogan than a scientifically derived medical requirement. Research indicates that significant health benefits are maximized at around 7,000 steps per day.
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