Participants lost an average of roughly 2.2 lbs in five months.

One of the study’s researchers, Andrew S. Perry, M.D.

It turns out 10,000 steps a day may just keep the doctor away.

Close-up of woman’s shoes walking

So, tie up those sneakers and walk the walk.

After all, there’s nothing to lose but the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes.

Elderly couple holding hands and walking