Research Bites #3 - The Step Count That Matters

✅ Today’s Bite: You don’t need 10,000 steps. Just 8,000 is enough to cut your risk of death in half.

📚 The Research

A 2020 study published in JAMA tracked over 4,800 adults and found that those who averaged at least 8,000 steps per day had a 50% lower all-cause mortality risk than those who took fewer than 4,000.

And beyond 8,000? The benefits plateaued. More isn’t always better.

🧠 What This Means For You:

Forget the fitness tracker guilt.
Consistent, moderate daily movement is a more powerful longevity tool than most supplements or apps.

Try 15-minute walks after each meal — your heart and insulin sensitivity will thank you.

📚 The Research:

💡 Quick Bites:

🫀 Sauna 4–7x/week drops heart risk by 60%
🧘‍♂️ Yoga reduces anxiety symptoms by up to 40%
🥗 Blueberries improve memory in just 12 weeks

🔁 Try This Today

Morning Reset Mini-Routine (10 Minutes Total):

1. Break your day into three mini walks:

   • After breakfast

   • After lunch

   • After dinner

     Just 10 minutes each = 30 minutes total + digestive & metabolic boost.

   Track it with your phone or a $10 pedometer — no need to overcomplicate it.

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