Ever heard of Step Rich or Step Poor?

Stanford researchers found intriguing clues about OBESITY by counting steps.

This global study is based on daily steps counted by smartphones

As expected there is an “activity inequality.”

It’s similar to income inequality 🤑 🥺

“Step-poor” are prone to obesity

“Step-rich” tend toward fitness and health.

There is a correlation between step poor and obesity

Regular physical activity such as walking is an excellent way to maintain a healthy weight

These findings help explain global patterns of obesity and give new ideas for tackling it.

Eg. making our cities more pedestrian friendly and safe for walking

Singapore is a walkable city state. Many basic essentials are accessible by a short walk, bus or train ride.

Reminder of the health hazards of obesity

🙁 Heart disease and stroke.

🙁 High blood pressure.

🙁 Diabetes.

🙁 Some cancers.

🙁 Gallbladder disease and gallstones.

🙁 Osteoarthritis (painful knees)

🙁 Gout.

🙁 Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea (when a person stops breathing for short

episodes during sleep) and asthma.

🙁 More serious complications in Covid infections

Reminder of Benefits of regular walking

🙂 Ventilation of lungs to increased heart and lung fitness

🙂 Reduces risk of heart disease and stroke

🙂 Lowers high blood pressure

🙂 Keeps cholesterol in check

🙂 Reduces muscle and joint stiffness

🙂 Lowers risk of diabetes

🙂 Stronger bones and muscle coordination - falls prevention

🙂Maintains healthy body weight

🙂 Keeps youthful looks

Get motivated to walk more

Louisaz says follow me and walk the talk

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Reference : Stanford News JULY 10, 2017