Can 8,000 Steps a Day Keep Stroke Away?

Walking 8000 steps reduces stroke risk (Credits: iStock)

Walking 8,000 steps a day may do more than help you stay fit. It can support heart health, improve overall well-being and contribute to reducing the risk of stroke. But is hitting this daily target enough to protect your brain? Experts say that while regular physical activity is important, stroke prevention requires a more comprehensive approach.

According to Dr. Gaurav Batra, Principal Consultant, Neurosurgery at Yashoda Medicity, Ghaziabad, walking regularly can be a positive step towards better health. However, the number of steps you take is only one part of the bigger picture.

Regular physical activity helps maintain a healthy body weight and supports cardiovascular health. Walking is also an accessible way to incorporate movement into everyday life, particularly for people who spend long hours sitting at a desk.

However, Dr. Batra emphasises that managing underlying health conditions is equally important. High blood pressure, in particular, is one of the major modifiable risk factors for stroke. When hypertension remains uncontrolled, it can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of both ischaemic stroke, caused by a blockage in blood flow to the brain, and haemorrhagic stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel…

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