6,000+ Steps A Day May Lessen Older Individuals’ Cardiovascular Disease Risk

6,000+ Steps A Day May Lessen Older Individuals’ Cardiovascular Disease Risk
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According to the findings of recent research, those over the age of 60 who walk around 6,000 to 9,000 steps per day may dramatically lower their risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Study participants who walked from 6,000 to 9,000 steps each day had a 40% to 50% lower risk of cardiovascular illness, such as heart attacks and strokes, compared to those who walked 2,000 steps per day.

The danger of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the subject of this analysis. It was also conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and serves as a follow-up to earlier research. The prior research showed that a daily step goal of 8,200 may reduce the risk of several chronic health problems.

In the current study, researchers describe the results of a meta-analysis of eight prospective studies that analyzed health records for 20,152 people from the United States and 42 other countries. They had a mean age of 63.2 (plus or minus 12.4) years, and 52% of them were female.

In order to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, those who now walk between 2,000 and 3,000 steps per day should aim to increase their step count to 6,000 or more. The increase would be less significant, but still considerable, for people who currently walk at least 7,000 steps each day.

There was a significant decrease in cardiovascular disease risk for those who walked as much as 15,000 steps per day, according to the data. This research does not provide light on the potential advantages of exceeding 15,000 steps per day since the original studies did not go beyond that.

Since the often touted 10,000-step-a-day objective is not founded on scientific research, the study advises that individuals wishing to reduce their risk of CVD may want to consider establishing targets that seem more reachable.

Get a step tracker

Using a step tracker to keep tabs on your progress and push you toward your next milestone is a terrific idea. The convenience and low cost of step-tracking devices makes them an appealing option for seniors. In an effort to encourage its members to get more activity, health insurance and Medicare Advantage plans may frequently issue free pedometers or step meters to their members.


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Anna is an avid blogger with an educational background in medicine and mental health. She is a generalist with many other interests including nutrition, women's health, astronomy and photography. In her free time from work and writing, Anna enjoys nature walks, reading, and listening to jazz and classical music.

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