Want to reduce your risk for dementia?

Slap on a step counter and start walking

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How many steps you need to walk?

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3,900 steps!

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Individuals looking to reduce their risk of dementia focus on their walking Pace over their walked Distance

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Don't have a step counter?

You can count the number of steps you take in 10 seconds and then multiply it by 6