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I don’t know how to weigh the two pieces against each other (I have not dug in to the details), but here’s an alternate meta-analysis that suggests reductions i
by hyperpape 5y ago
I don’t know how to weigh the two pieces against each other (I have not dug in to the details), but here’s an alternate meta-analysis that suggests reductions in all-cause mortality continue past 10,000 daily steps: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/research-spotlight-walking/ https://www.strongerbyscience.com/research-spotlight-walking....
Btw: the discussion here suggests some reasons to believe there’s a causal connection, and it’s only partially a matter of “health problems might reduce the amount people walk.”
- ls612 5y agoAt a bare minimum, otherwise healthy old people can fall and break a bone, which will often be the beginning of the end for them. Getting aerobic exercise reduces the chance of that happening since your muscles are more robust.