- The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity to combat the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Dr Amanda Paluch, Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts, published a study titled "Prospective Association of Daily Steps with Cardiovascular Disease: A Harmonized Meta-analysis" in the journal Circulation.
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A study suggests walking 6,000–9,000 steps per day can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people over 60.
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Researchers found that people who walked 2000 steps per day had reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes by 40–50%.
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Wearable devices can help monitor daily activities and help develop self-awareness, the researcher said.
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Steps monitoring can also aid in the management of pre-existing chronic illnesses such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
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Heart disease affects half of the world's population, particularly half of Indians. According to Shivangi Bajpai, a doctorate candidate at the University of Massachusetts, "There is a need for knowledge regarding physical activity recommendations and how step monitoring might be effective to encourage physical activity in the world and in India."
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Source: The Indian Express
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