The Washington Post September 08, 2026 • 13:30

Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help your heart, study finds - The Washington Post

By Gretchen Reynolds

Walking an extra 1,000 steps a day may help your heart, study finds - The Washington Post

Here’s the latest science on how many steps you actually need every day.

If youd like to protect your heart, walk an extra 1,000 steps today, especially if you have high blood pressure.
Thats the conclusion of an important recent study of step counts and heart health.

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