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Daily steps and the aging brain.

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  1. Oct 29, 2026
    14 YEARS OF FITBIT DATA TIE MORE STEPS TO BETTER THINKINGFitbit study · 3,093 adults

    More daily steps tied to sharper attention in a 14-year Fitbit study

    Baylor researchers matched 14 years of Fitbit step counts from 3,093 adults with brain tests and found more walking went with slightly better attention and self-control.