Walking 7,000 steps a day can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and early death, study finds.

A new study from the University of Sydney suggests walking 7,000 steps a day can significantly reduce the risk of various diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and depression. Researchers found that 7,000 steps daily lowered the risk of early death by 47% compared to 2,000 steps. The study, which analyzed data from around the world, indicates that even modest increases in steps can improve health, with benefits increasing up to 12,000 steps per day.