"death-risk"

A new study published in The Lancet Public Health shows walking 7,000 steps a day can significantly reduce the risk of death, dementia, depression, diabetes, and heart disease. The research, based on data from 1.6 lakh adults, suggests realistic fitness targets.

The risk of dying from any cause or from cardiovascular disease decreases significantly with every 500 to 1,000 extra steps you walk.

The study, published in the journal Circulation, showed the risk was more in elderly and among women.

Walking 8,000 steps one or two days in a week is known to lower mortality risk, as per a study published in a journal.

They believe the prolonged exposure to air pollution may also impair people's immune system.