4,400 steps per day reduce mortality by 41% in older women
A study shows that 4,400 daily steps reduce mortality risk by 41% in women over 60.
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The fact
The benefit plateaus at 7,500 steps, with no added advantage beyond that.
The 10,000-step target, widely promoted, has no official scientific backing.
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Why it matters
Cette étude pourrait inciter les autorités sanitaires à revoir leurs recommandations d'activité physique pour les seniors, en privilégiant des objectifs réalistes et scientifiquement validés.