Power walking every day could slash your risk of dementia, according to a new study that found people don't need to be very active to make a difference.
While researchers said 10,000 steps is a 'sweet spot' for health benefits, how fast you walk could be more important. Interestingly, scientists reported walking at a faster pace showed benefits 'above and beyond' the number of steps people achieve.
The study found a lower risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death is associated with walking specifically 9,800 steps a day. However, walking a fraction of that - a mere 3,800 steps - was shown to reduce dementia risks by 25 percent.
