A study involving 160,000 people has ‘debunked the myth’ that 10,000 steps a day are necessary to prevent chronic conditions
A study involving 160,000 people has ‘debunked the myth’ that 10,000 steps a day are necessary to prevent chronic conditions
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Researchers examined data from dozens of studies from around the world, including in the UK, on tens of thousands of adults
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