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The key to a longer life? Why I tried to walk exactly 3,967 steps in a day

A study says this is the number needed to cut risk of dying from any cause – so I took on the task

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023

India-born U.S. citizen undergoes procedures for double cardiac conditions at private hospital in Chennai

66-yr-old man's hoarseness led to chest x-ray, CT scan, echo cardiogram, and coronary angiogram, revealing severe blockages in all coronary arteries. Doctors at SIMS Hospital Vadapalani planned a staged procedure intervention to do CABG on a beating heart, followed by stenting of the aorta. Mr. Shah is now recovering with…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

How many steps a day can cut risk of early death (and it’s not 10,000)

Researchers said that the more a person walks ‘the better’

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Raised blood sugar levels ‘linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease’

According to the study, when it comes to blood sugar levels within the normal range, it is a case of the lower the better in protecting against CVDs.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Do plant-based diets help in lowering high cholesterol levels?

Whether plant-based diets help in lowering cholesterol or not continues to remain one of the debatable topics in medical science. The growing number of people with abnormal cholesterol levels is another reason why several theories around this have developed. Many people believe that completely avoiding animal products will reduce cholesterol…

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Walking 4,000 Steps A Day Could Help You Live Longer

The lifespan of someone who walks at least 3,967 steps each day can be extended. 

Zenger · Aug 9, 2023

A new study has confirmed how many steps to aim for a day - and it's a lot less than you'd think

Optimum health may be more achievable than you thought.

Marie Claire · Aug 9, 2023

3,967 steps a day: the new magic number for a healthy, happy life?

The very thought of exercise can be tiring. But don’t despair. Small changes can make a big difference

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

How far is 4,000 steps? How far you need to walk to stay healthy according to scientists

Scientists find the more the better when it comes to steps – up to a point

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

Even 4,000 steps a day could ‘reduce risk of death’ – study

But researchers said that the more a person walks ‘the better’.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023