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Scientists Identify The Optimal Number of Daily Steps For Longevity, And It's Not 10,000 (www.sciencealert.com)

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Conventional wisdom would have us believe the journey to a long and healthy life begins with 10,000 steps.

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[–] rhythmisaprancer@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I don't understand why they use steps. Who counts steps? It is more individualized than a distance, but my gosh, who is out there saying 4,981, 4,982, ...? I know roughly the distance of my pace and could convert.

It really sounds like we need folks to get out and do it, tho!