Researchers have learned the number of steps needed to improve health

A new study shows that the benefits of walking to slow down cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease may occur with fewer steps than previously thought. This was reported on December 1 by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) newspaper.

Thousands of scientific studies confirm the benefits of walking, which is one of the most researched forms of physical activity due to its accessibility and wide-ranging positive health effects.

Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University in the United States conducted a joint study to find out how many steps affect brain health. Wendy Yau Wai-Ying and Dr. Jasmir Chhatwal examined elderly people with normal cognitive functions, but in whose brains there were different levels of amyloid— a protein considered the first sign of Alzheimer's disease.

Amyloid is the first protein that accumulates in the body. However, tau protein is directly associated with the memory impairment characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. The increase in tau and cognitive impairment associated with memory occur only when amyloid is already present in the brain.

Earlier, on November 9, Medical Xpress magazine reported on the ability of moderate physical activity to slow down the development of Alzheimer's disease. It was noted that this also applies to walking. According to the publication, the impact is noticeable after completing 3 thousand steps per day. The best results were recorded at 5-7.5 thousand steps.

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