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is published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The research looked at
and exercise
from more than 225,000 adults
over seven years. They had an average age of 64. Some people were in good health, while others suffered from
problems. Dr Martin said his conclusion that 4,000 steps were
was a minimum amount. He said: "I wouldn't want people to look at that as a
number, that you must walk that exact step count. More is
." He added that walking an additional 1,000 steps per day is associated with a
15 per cent lower risk of premature death. He said people should add at least one walk to their daily
.