A study of 36,192 patients with hypertension from the UK Biobank found that each additional 1,000 steps taken daily reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by 17%. With a mean age of 64, participants wore accelerometers over nearly eight years, revealing that step counts significantly below the often-cited 10,000 can still confer benefits. The research highlights that taking more than 3,000 steps daily and achieving brisk walking intensity could lower heart disease risks, reinforcing the value of any physical activity for chronic illness management.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology