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The power of small changes
The story shows that even moderate activity can make a big difference to your health. Starting with around 4,000 steps a day offers significant benefits, and doing more continues to reduce health risks. It's a great reminder that you don't need to hit extreme targets to improve your wellbeing.
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10,000 daily steps came from a pedometer advert, not scienceThis explainer came from a news story
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