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Updated May 1, 2024
There are a million excuses to avoid exercise. Flip the script to get moving.
Getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week is important for overall health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But any and all exercise is good for you! Starting with a manageable walking routine and tacking on a bit more every so often can help you reach this goal. Even modest increases in your steps may lead to greater health benefits. Among almost 80,000 older adults followed for close to seven years, those who walked 3,800 steps a day had a 25 percent lower risk of developing dementia than those who walked less. Getting up to 9,800 steps a day offered the optimal risk reduction, according to a 2022 report in JAMA Neurology.
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