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Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day? - Shannon Odell

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For years, Jean Béliveau walked from country to country, with the goal of circumnavigating the globe on foot. While few people have the time or desire to walk such extreme lengths, research shows that adding even a modest amount of walking to your daily routine can dramatically improve your health. So, what exactly happens to your body when you increase your step count? Shannon Odell investigates.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Shannon Odell
  • Director Avi Ofer
  • Narrator Susan Zimmerman
  • Music Edited by Cem Misirlioglu
  • Sound Designer Cem Misirlioglu
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Produced by Sazia Afrin
  • Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
  • Editorial Producer Shannon Odell
  • Expert Consultant James Sallis, Lawrence Frank

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