Verified Medical News and Health Updates by Asia MD

Verified Medical News and Health Updates by Asia MD

5/20/2025, 10:02:08 AM

Walking may be the key to a long and healthy life Throughout history, few things have inspired as much quackery as the pills, potions and promises to slow ageing, boost vitality or extend life. Yet, amid the hype and hollow claims, a few golden truths remain. As far back as 400BC, Hippocrates, widely considered the father of modern medicine, famously said: “Walking is man’s best medicine.” More than two millennia later, science is finally catching up with that wisdom. People who walk more than 8,000 steps a day reduce their risk of premature death by half, compared with those who walk fewer than 5,000 steps – the threshold for a sedentary lifestyle. But beyond 8,000 steps, the benefits tend to plateau, which challenges the long-held belief in the magic of 10,000 steps a day. In fact, that benchmark wasn’t born of science, but of marketing. The 10,000-step goal originated from a 1960s Japanese advertising campaign for the world’s first commercial pedometer called the “manpo-kei”, which literally translates to “10,000 steps meter”. Read more: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/walking-may-be-the-key-to-a-long-and-healthy-life

Verified Medical News and Health Updates by Asia MD

2/5/2025, 5:05:15 AM

Effective Ways to Reduce Gambling Addiction Gambling can be a fun activity for many people, but for some, it can quickly become a problem that harms finances, relationships, and mental health. If you or someone you know is facing a gambling issue, it is important to recognize the signs early and take steps to regain control. Here are some simple strategies that can help reduce gambling addiction and support recovery. Read more: https://asiamd.com/2025/02/04/effective-ways-to-reduce-gambling-addiction/