New study finds walking more than 8000 steps a day decreases chances of going to hospital

New research has found a simple walk a day could save you a trip to the hospital in future.

The study found those who walked over 8000 steps a day spent a third of a day less in hospital, compared with those who walked just under half that amount.

Ross and John spoke with Dr Ben Ewald from the University of Newcastle about the findings.

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