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In this quick tip episode, we explore the topic of daily steps and how many you should aim for to maintain good health. Did you know that the average American takes only 5,000 steps per day? And did you know that increasing your daily step count can have a significant impact on your overall health?

We start by discussing what a step is and how it's measured, including the average number of steps per mile. Then, we dive into the research on daily step counts and their relationship to mortality, heart health, and weight loss. For example, did you know that increasing your daily steps from 2,700 to 4,400 can result in a 41% lower mortality rate? And that taking 7,500 steps per day is considered an active lifestyle, while 15,000 steps per day is ideal for weight loss?

Whether you're looking to improve your overall health, maintain an active lifestyle, or lose weight, this quick tip episode is for you. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of increasing your daily step count and get practical tips for incorporating more movement into your day.

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In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Borja del Pozo Cruz, PhD, about his and his team's study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine on the association between daily steps/step intensity and new cases of cancer, cardiovascular disease and death.  (To date, it is the largest population sample and analysis of adults wearing an accelerometer.)
In the podcast, Dr. Pozo Cruz will discuss his current research interests and why he is interested in the link between number of daily steps and health. He will explain how he and his team conducted the study and what they were measuring, including daily step counts, cadence-based metrics, and stepping intensity. He'll discuss their findings related to number of daily steps and association with cancer, cardiovascular disease and death, and if there were any differences noted among age groups. He'll answer the question, "Is there a magic number" of steps we should be taking to reduce our risk of disease and death. Finally he'll discuss limitations, potential individual and public health implications based on his findings and where he's taking his research next.
Dr. Borja del Pozo Cruz is a scientist, professor and senior researcher with the Department of Sport Sciences and Clinical Biomechanics at the Center for Active and Healthy Aging at the University of Southern Denmark.



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