The Dan Go Podcast

70| If You Get Less Than 3000 Steps a Day, Listen to This

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Nov 10, 2023
Discover the power of walking for overall health and wellness. Learn how daily walks can improve brain health, reduce stress, and aid in recovery. Explore practical strategies to increase daily steps effortlessly and debunk the 10,000-step myth. Join the journey to a healthier, happier you through the simple habit of walking!
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Walking and Longevity

  • Walking is crucial for brain and body health, impacting longevity.
  • Not walking enough can lead to anxiety, depression, weight gain, heart disease, and even premature death.
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10,000-Step Myth

  • The 10,000 steps/day goal originated from a 1965 Japanese pedometer marketing campaign, not science.
  • It was called the "10,000 step meter."
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Optimal Steps

  • A Harvard/Japanese study on women aged 62-101 showed 4,400 steps/day reduced mortality by 41%.
  • Mortality rates improved, leveling off around 7,500 steps.
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