Wednesday , November 6 2024

Life & Love

Does walking 10,000 steps a day lead to weight loss?

Many sources claim that walking 10,000 steps a day brings numerous health benefits, but does this help with weight loss? (Nhu, 30, Hanoi) Answer: The concept of “10,000 steps a day” originated in 1965 from a Japanese pedometer company. It was more a marketing strategy than a scientifically-based recommendation. Still, …

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Hanoi apartment residents battle noise pollution

Dieu Linh, an apartment resident on Hanoi’s Vu Pham Ham Street, experiences constant noise from both the floor above and street traffic. “It’s very loud when someone moves furniture or renovates upstairs,” she says. The noise often worsens during holidays when upstairs residents play loud music and sing karaoke until …

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