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Before we fully unearth the specifics of Ilva’s ultimate transformation, let’s contextualize her extreme journey with a broader look at the science of stepping. A groundbreaking study, meticulously published in the prestigious journal The Lancet Public Health, offers further compelling evidence regarding the life-altering power of increased daily steps. This research compared individuals who consistently achieved 7,000 daily steps with those who averaged only 2,000 steps. The results were nothing short of astonishing: the more active group demonstrated a staggering 47% lower risk of death from all causes! Furthermore, these diligent walkers experienced a remarkable 25% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease and an impressive 38% lower risk of developing dementia. This data paints a vivid picture of the profound, protective benefits embedded within regular movement. Given these incredible statistics for ‘just’ 7,000 steps, one might assume that quadrupling that effort to 20,000 steps would yield proportionally astronomical improvements. But is the human body truly a linear equation? Ilva’s personal account provides a much more nuanced, and perhaps cautionary, answer that will surprise you.
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