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New Research, Facilitated by Sweat Economy, Estimates the Value of an Active Day (10,000 Steps) At $2,281 a Year

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2 years ago

September 17, 2024

Meta-research studies conducted by universities and institutes across the UK, Spain, and Germany find compelling results for the value of a physically active day (10,000 steps)

LONDON, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading academic institutions and research teams estimate that walking 10,000 steps in a day is worth up to $6.25, and as low as $0.52, with a median value of $3.96 per person. Widely accepted as the marker of an active day, 10,000 steps per day is proven to lower risks of cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and depression and can also contribute to longer lifespans. This new research, which was facilitated by the tech project Sweat Economy, builds on this premise by quantifying the monetary benefits and economic value of an active lifestyle.

By leveraging $60,000 in research grants provided by Sweat Economy, the project backing $SWEAT (token) and Sweat Wallet with the goal to make users’ physical movement valuable, the University of Birmingham (UK), University of Cádiz (Spain) and Blockchain Research Lab (Germany) took novel approaches to this research problem, with each institution deploying distinct research methodologies.

An Active Day is Worth $6.25 for Individuals

Co-led by Dr. Mark Elliott and Dr. Danae Arroyos-Calvera, the University of Birmingham consulted research that estimated the Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) gained from being physically active and derived a value of at least $6.25 per day, which amounts to over $2,280 yearly.

Dr. Mark Elliott, Associate Professor of Human Movement Analytics at the University of Birmingham, said, “Our comprehensive review of the academic literature provides a robust foundation for quantifying the economic benefits of physical activity. These values can help guide decisions around public health initiatives, workplace wellness programs, and other strategies to get people moving more.”

An Active Day is Worth $1.96 for Governments

Dr. Borja del Pozo Cruz from the University of Cádiz and Prof. Sebastien Chastin from the Caledonian University of Glasgow concluded that an active day is worth $1.96 per day to governments, based on the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) annual cost per head and National Health and Nutrition Examination (NHANES) Survey Data.

Paired with research conducted in the Sweat Wallet app, the researchers surveyed over 100K people from 114 countries on their perceived value of an active day, one of the largest contingencies of crowdsourced wisdom of its kind to date. The findings ranged from $0.5 to $9.5 per day.

Borja del Pozo Cruz, Principal Investigator for the research from the University of Cádiz, said, “The report’s findings emphasize the economic and demographic factors influencing the perceived value of physical activity and suggest the need for tailored public health strategies to promote more active lifestyles. Policymakers and businesses should take note of this public sentiment and prioritize initiatives that can deliver these returns.”

Employers to benefit from a value of $4.38 per employee per active day

Hamburg-based Blockchain Research Lab estimated that employers can benefit from increased employee productivity if they are physically active. Dr. Lennart Ante concluded that companies can benefit from an economic value of $4.38 per employee per active day, and see a 2.7% productivity boost attributed to improved employee health and reduced absenteeism.

Oleg Fomenko, Co-Founder of Sweat Economy, and organizer of the research program, said, “It is great to see how easily the world can move from talking about the benefits of being active to estimating the financial value of your physical activity. A wide range of estimates from $0.52 to $6.25 suggests that more work is ahead of us, but the sheer scale of this research matches our ambition of turning the value of your physical activity into a trillion-dollar economy – The Movement Economy.”

The consistent theme across these studies is the undeniable economic value of physical movement. Regular exercise not only improves individual health and well-being but also generates substantial economic benefits for society. Governments and institutions can now encourage physical movement as a cost-effective strategy for enhancing public health and reducing healthcare expenditures.

For more information on the research, please refer to this document.

Oleg Fomenko, Co-Founder of Sweat Economy, and Dr. Mark Elliott, Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham are available for interviews

About Sweat Economy

Sweat Economy is a Web3 ecosystem on a mission to help the world be more physically active by incentivizing movement. It is powered by $SWEAT, a crypto asset capturing the value of physical movement, minted by steps. The token is managed via the Sweat Wallet dApp, the non-custodial Web3 mobile wallet dApp for managing your $SWEAT and other crypto holdings. Sweat Wallet is a top 5 dApp globally, boasting over 1.5 million monthly unique active users on the platform. Users can start earning $SWEAT and participate in the movement economy by installing the free Sweat Wallet app on Google Play or the App Store.

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Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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4 hours ago

May 13, 2026

Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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4 hours ago

May 13, 2026

MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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4 hours ago

May 13, 2026

NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

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S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.

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