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We've all been told to hit 10,000 steps a day for peak health. Where did this exact number actually come from?

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We've all been told to hit 10,000 steps a day for peak health. Where did this exact number actually come from?

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We've all been told to hit 10,000 steps a day for peak health. Where did this exact number actually come from?
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