No need to panic if you’re not a gym person – doctors previously told HuffPost UK that walking often is a pretty amazing way to look after your health, even if strength training optimises its benefits further.

In fact, the exercise may even help to slash dementia risk, especially if you carry genes that make developing the condition more likely.

But how much counts?

Some good news: a recent study found that walking for 7,000 steps a day (far fewer than the often-cited 10,000 steps) was linked to 38% lower odds of getting dementia.

However, according to a 2022 paper, you’ll want to walk a little more than that to slash your risk by an impressive 51%.

How many steps should I walk per day to decrease my dementia risk?

Any exercise is beneficial – as we’ve said before, 7,000 step

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