The latest research in The Lancet suggests that walking 7,000 steps per day can significantly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer mortality, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depressive symptoms and falls.
All movement counts towards improved health, with a separate study finding that as few as 2,600-2,800 steps per day yield significant mortality and cardiovascular disease benefits, respectively. So, how many steps are really needed for different health benefits? Harry Bullmore reveals all in his piece on the latest "step" science and how to optimise your count.
Of course, even with the best intentions, some days we do things that aren't particularly good for us while actively avoiding others that are – shunning a post-work run in favour of a pint, for example. Such is life – especially in summer. But, in this fascinating piece, top performance coach Dan Lawrence reveals the five easy things that, if done daily for 90 days, will deliver a "profound difference" in your fitness and energy levels. Forge them into non-negotiable habits, and you will have a considerable headstart over most people when pursuing improved health. Read what they are here.
Meanwhile, you may be aware of the new glucose health craze on social media. Leanne Ratcliffe, who found internet fame in the 2010s eating 50 bananas a day as part of her fruitarian diet, is the latest social media influencer telling us to consume more (not less) sugar. Kyle MacNeill takes a closer look at her controversial "glucose" lifestyle claims and why it goes against ingrained and informed health advice. Read his report on what science really says about the "half-a-cup-of-sugar-a-day" craze.
And if you (like the rest of Europe) have struggled to sleep through this latest heatwave, don't worry. Here is the low-down on the Scandi-sleeping method and other brilliant sleeping hacks that will get you through the night, while sleep expert Miranda Levy looks at what a summer sleep drought is really doing to your body.
Until next week!
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