Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Study: Walking 7,000 Steps Daily Can Reduce Early Death Risk
A recent study looked at how many steps people need to take each day to stay healthy.
The study found that walking about 7,000 steps a day is really good for your health.
This amount of walking can lower the chances of getting sick or dying early.
Even if you can't walk that much, doing some steps is better than none.
The study shows that 7,000 steps can help prevent problems like falls, memory loss, sadness, and other diseases.
Study suggests 7,000 steps daily can significantly reduce the risk of early death.
Researchers analyzed data from 57 studies involving over 160,000 adults.
Walking 7,000 steps a day reduced risks of falls, dementia, depression, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
Even 2,000 steps a day may have a positive impact on health, according to the research.
Experts say that step count does not gauge the calibre or intensity of exercise.
- Who
- Researchers at the University of Sydney.
- What
- A study showing that 7,000 steps a day can reduce the risk of early death by 47%.
- When
- Published on Wednesday.
- Where
- The study was conducted at the University of Sydney and analyzed data from 57 studies.
- Why
- To determine the relationship between daily steps and health outcomes.
Previous Belief
Current Study Findings
Daily Step Goal
Previous Belief
The common belief was that 10,000 steps were necessary.
Current Study Findings
The study shows that only 7,000 steps are needed.
- Study Publication
- The Lancet Public Health
- Steps for Significant Benefits
- 7,000 steps a day
- Participants
- Over 160,000 adults
- Mortality Risk Reduction
- 47%
- Falls Risk Reduction
- 28%
- Dementia Risk Reduction
- 38%