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  YOU’RE UPWe’ve read time and again that walking 10,000 steps per day is ideal for optimal health. But the lie detector test determined that may not be true.According to a recent study, there’s no scientific basis for this number. In general, health benefits start to drop off after you hit 7,500 steps. The main takeaway: As long as you’re consistently moving every day, you’re probably A-OK.We want to know: How many steps do YOU walk per day?Tell us at wellnesswire@healthline.com. And please don’t feel embarrassed if your step count is super low. Mine is, too. No, I won’t tell you what it is. I’m too embarrassed (but you definitely shouldn’t be). 

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