TED Health Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day? | Shannon Odell
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Sep 16, 2025 Discover the transformative impact of walking on both physical and mental health. Shannon Odell delves into how even modest step increases can significantly enhance mood and heart wellness. The myth of needing to hit 10,000 steps daily is debunked, encouraging a more personalized approach to fitness. Explore the health benefits tied to walkable neighborhoods and their role in fostering community connections, promoting a healthier lifestyle beyond mere numbers.
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Epic Walk Around The Globe
- Jean Béliveau walked around the world over years, sleeping in tents, strangers' homes, and even jail cells.
- He completed over 75,000 kilometers, illustrating extreme walking's possibilities and spirit.
Short Walks Boost Mood And Heart Health
- A single stroll can lift mood by releasing endorphins and lowering cortisol.
- Regular brisk walking remodels vessels and strengthens the heart, lowering blood pressure and stroke risk.
Walking Strengthens Bones Over Time
- Walking loads bones and stimulates calcium and mineral absorption to retain bone density.
- Years of consistent walking helps preserve bone strength that otherwise declines with age.