Walking fewer than 4,000 steps a day could significantly cut your risk of dementia, research suggests. A study found that people who take just 3,800 daily steps can slash their risk of dementia by 25 per cent.
Researchers used data from UK Biobank, a large-scale source of medical information. They linked step count information from 78,500 adults aged between 40 and 79 with health outcomes seven years on.
The findings suggest that significant preventative health benefits can be gained from walking a relatively small number of steps each day. The research did indicate, however, that walking around 10,000 steps a day is even more beneficial, reports the Daily Record.
