According to a new study, most us of us are walking less than we did before the pandemic. That's not great news. Here's why and what you can do about it. "...an active lifestyle decreases the risk of many chronic conditions,"Dr. Lawrence Phillips, an associate professor of medicine and medical director of outpatient cardiology at NYU Langone Health in New York, told TODAY.com. "The more you do, the lower the risk of developing conditions like sleep apnea and obesity." A lot of folks have heard the rumor that you have to get 10,000 steps a day to see any health benefits. But that's just not true. In fact, some experts say that 8,000 to 9,000 steps a day could be enough for most people. And it's possible you might need even less. Check out our expert tips on how to figure out how many steps you need and how to up your walking game if you need to. |
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