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Walking 7,000 Steps Daily Cuts Cancer Risk by 11%

5/17/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford reveals that taking just 7,000 steps a day can lower cancer risk by 11%, with that number climbing to 16% at 9,000 steps. Involving 85,000 participants, this research highlights the powerful impact of walking on health, especially as obesity and cancer rates surge in the US.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford reveals that taking just 7,000 steps a day can lower cancer risk by 11%, with that number climbing to 16% at 9,000 steps. Involving 85,000 participants, this research highlights the powerful impact of walking on health, especially as obesity and cancer rates surge in the US.