2,000 Steps to a Healthier Heart

Walking the equivalent of 20 minutes a day at a moderate pace every day for a year can reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 8 percent, say researchers.

Taking just 2,000 extra steps a day could help people prone to heart attacks and stroke cut their risk by eight per cent, claim researchers.

The exercise is equivalent to walking 20 minutes a day at a moderate pace, says a study in The Lancet medical journal (must credit).

The health benefits are gained by anyone doing 2,000 extra steps for a year on top of their normal levels of activity. Read more