You probably already know that walking is one of the most accessible and beneficial forms of activity you can add to your day. That's why it's the foundation of our Start TODAY app and community. But you might not realize that, among its many benefits, regular walking may also reduce your risk for dementia .

Recent research found that walking a particular number of steps per day may have a preventive effect against cognitive decline. And walking faster can provide even stronger benefits, the study found .

So, how many steps do you need to walk?

Expert Tip of the Day: Walk 10,000 Steps Daily to Cut Dementia Risk in Half

In a study published in JAMA Neurology in 2022, researchers analyzed walking data for more than 78,000 adults ages 40-79 and found that walking about 9,800 steps

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