"In an era where smartwatches and fitness trackers have made step-counting a daily obsession, researchers have discovered that those steps might be doing more than just helping us stay physically fit: they could also be protecting our mental health."
"A study out of The University of Castilla-La Mancha finds that people who take more daily steps are less likely to experience depression, suggesting that something as simple as a daily walk could be a powerful tool in preventing mental health issues."
"Compared to people who took fewer than 5,000 steps per day (considered a sedentary lifestyle), those who reached higher step counts showed progressively better mental health outcomes."
"The study population included adults ranging from young adults with a mean age of 18.6 to older adults with a mean age of 91.2."