By Marie-Louise Connolly
BBC News NI health correspondent
People should think about increasing their daily step count to help boost their physical and mental health, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has said.
In Northern Ireland, two-thirds of adults are obese or overweight, with a quarter of children similarly affected.
But experts say small changes can make a big difference.
Dr Hannah McCourt said simple moves such as walking, gardening and getting outside with children could be incorporated into daily lives.
She told BBC News NI the average number of daily steps in Northern Ireland was between 3,000-4,000.
Banter and football
Tackling physical and mental health conditions is something the Hillsborough Ages – a local walking football group – is taking on board.
Based in Lisburn in County Antrim, the club which has 32 members, meets twice a week to play walking five-a-side football.
Full BBC Report: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-65163071
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