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Pedometers Push People to Walk MoreIndividuals who incorporate walking to lose weight and improve their
health actually perform better when using a pedometer, a new study finds.
Study author Dr. Dena M. Bravata, a senior research scientist at Stanford
University, found that people who used a pedometer increased their
physical activity by 2,000 steps a day, which is approximately a mile.
Pedometer users also found a decrease in their blood pressure readings and
better blood sugar control, with a further study published by Dr. Caroline
R. Richardson in the Annals of Family Medicine also reporting
weight loss with pedometer use. Pedometers have been found to aid
individuals in setting and meeting goals, as well as providing instant
gratification by being able to monitor progress on a consistent
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