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Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?
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19 October 2026, 05:13 · Famagusta Gazette

Do we really need 10,000 steps a day?

The widely cited goal of 10,000 daily steps originated as a 1960s marketing slogan for a Japanese pedometer rather than a scientific medical recommendation. Recent research involving 160,000 adults indicates that health benefits for mortality and disease risk actually plateau around 7,000 steps per day.

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Annita Demetriou celebrates her 41st birthday
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19 October 2026, 04:06 · AI Synthesis

Annita Demetriou celebrates her 41st birthday

President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou celebrated her 41st birthday on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She marked the event by sharing a message of gratitude on social media regarding the importance of daily life and time spent with loved ones.

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