Monitoring physical activity with either step counts or time spent exercising shows similar benefits in reducing cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality among women in their 60s. Both methods support health guidelines and personal preference.
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In the age of smartwatches, monitoring step counts has never been easier, but current physical activity guidelines do not explicitly recommend specific step counts for health. A new study from researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, suggests that both step and time-based exercise targets are equivalently associated with lower risks of early death and cardiovascular disease. Thus, whether one chooses a time or step goal may not be as important as choosing a goal aligned with personal preferences.
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