How many steps a day will keep you healthy?

Open/download audioYou’ve probably heard 10,000 steps per day is the magic number to keep your waistline trim and your cholesterol and blood sugar under control. That’s about five miles, and it should suffice, right? Not so fast. Researchers say the number is even higher. Lace up your sneakers!

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