Researchers recommend 6,000-8,000 steps and outdoor walking for cognitive health
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Updated · Futura · May 1
Researchers recommend 6,000-8,000 steps and outdoor walking for cognitive health
7 articles · Updated · Futura · May 1
University of Geneva researchers analysed DNA from 350,000 people and found moderate or vigorous walking can improve cognitive system function.
The report says outdoor walks may boost attention more than city walking, while faster or more intense walking can deliver cognitive benefits sooner than slower exercise.
It also challenges the popular 10,000-step target, saying mortality benefits for adults appear to level off between 6,000 and 8,000 daily steps.
With new evidence debunking the 10,000 steps myth, what is the real sweet spot for steps and intensity to protect your brain as you age?
Could your daily walk be harming rather than helping your brain if you aren't walking in the right environment or at the right intensity?
How might future technology like OpenMetabolics transform the way we understand and optimize the health benefits of walking?