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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Joanna Whitehead

Why walking speed is more important than hitting 10,000 steps per day

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Your walking speed is just as important as how many steps you take in a day, new research suggests.

Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been associated with a reduced risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death.

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