Recommended number of steps to take per day for people aged 50+ named

How many steps should people aged 50+ walk daily

While 10,000 steps are often promoted as the ideal number for health and well-being, it turns out that you don't need to reach that amount daily.

A study conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital found that walking just 4,400 steps a day is associated with significant health benefits and a lower risk of death.

The risk continues to decrease with more steps, peaking at 7,500 steps per day.

"Taking 10,000 steps a day can sound daunting. But we find that even a modest increase in steps taken is tied to significantly lower mortality in older women. Our study adds to a growing understanding of the importance of physical activity for health, clarifies the number of steps related to lower mortality and amplifies the message: Step more -- even a little more is helpful," said I-Min Lee, MBBS, ScD, an epidemiologist in the Division of Preventive Medicine at the Brigham.

Physical exercise is not only important for short-term physical health. Studies show that people living in blue zones (areas with long-living populations) stay active throughout the day. Even a brisk one-hour walk can make a difference.

Walking is crucial. For example, choose a café or restaurant fifteen minutes away from your workplace and make sure to walk there twice a day. This can also be achieved on weekends by walking instead of driving.

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