Welcome to episode 39 of Bright ones! Come sniff out some of that underreported good news! SNIFF SNIFF SNIFF! Today’s good news is all about new info on improving your health one foot (or paw) at a time! How many steps is enough?! Concerning step counts, many hard liners out there that loudly proclaim “10,000 OR ELSE”. However we’re here to bring you the most recent info and tell you what the newest good walking news has to say! 2,500 – Circulation and general mood improves! 3,800 – This number of steps reduces your chance of dementia by 50% 5,000 – All causes of mortality start to drop! 5,001+ - Helps fight mild arthritis, encourages bloodflow for tendon recovery 7,000 – Walking this number of steps and your chances of an untimely death are cut in half. 8,250 – You are much less likely of gaining weight 9,800 – This is the magic feel good number where you get the maximum benefit! We are left with just one head scratcher of a question. Does step count double for those of us with 4 legs instead of two? Furry minds want to know! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260510234655.htm https://www.npr.org/2025/08/14/nx-s1-5501610/counting-steps-health-fitness-tracker https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/how-many-steps-do-you-need-day-see-health-benefits

Some of you may be thinking “Mr. Bulldog sir, I’m too old to put up those kind of numbers!?” well we have good news for you too! If you are not able to go for these kind of constitutionals for health reasons, the Chinese have something called Baduanjin that has just been proven to reduce blood pressure as much as many medications! This low impact 10-15 slow and deliberate workout is a mix of meditation and gentle physical therapy that helps with chronic pain, balance, stiffness and sleep quality! The good news is you now have the info to get started and make the decision that keeps your day brighter! Until next time, keep on stepping and like me TRY to be a good boy!