Study finds increasing daily steps can lower depression risk, with optimal benefits at 10,000 steps.
A new study involving data from 96,000 people across 33 studies shows that increasing daily steps can reduce the risk of depression. Taking an additional 1,000 steps beyond 5,000 daily steps can lower depression risk by 9%, with the maximum benefit reached at around 10,000 steps. The research suggests that incorporating daily step goals into public health strategies could help prevent depression.
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