“We know daily step count is linked to living longer, but we now also have evidence that walking at least 7,000 steps a day can significantly improve eight major health outcomes, including reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia and depressive symptoms,”

Melody Ding · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-28

Professor Melody Ding highlighted the broad health improvements linked to walking at least 7,000 steps a day.