In the 1960s, the 10,000-step goal became popular in Japan when a clock maker produced a pedometer with a name resembling a walking man that translated to “10,000-steps meter”. This goal gained global popularity over time, but current evidence indicates that taking 10,000 steps, equivalent to about five miles, is not necessary for good health and longevity.   However, aiming to increase step count is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events. Specifically, every additional 1000 steps per day is associated with a 5% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 3% lower risk of cardiovascular events (PMID: 34547483) #evolveai #10000orbust