Walking can be good for your health, but how much you do of it isn't necessarily down to motivation. A new study of more than 5,400 people demonstrated that the design of the place you live affects the number of steps you take. Those who live in walkable places take on average 1,100 steps a day more than people in locations that are designed for getting around by car. Dr. Laura Rosella, a professor of epidemiology at the University of Toronto, told @cbc@flipboard.com that several high-quality studies point to decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and pre-diabetes as well as mental health benefits from more walkable cities.