Melody Ding

Melody Ding

researcher Australia

Melody Ding is a public health professor at the University of Sydney and the lead author of a groundbreaking study that suggests walking 7,000 steps daily can provide substantial health benefits. Her work highlights the importance of practical activity goals for those currently inactive.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
780,633
Power
18,739$
Sentiment
8.43
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 8.50 0.06% +10% 331,002,651 225,102 $21,000,000 14,281$
Brazil 2 9.00 0.12% +0% 211,049,527 247,275 $1,500,000 1,757$
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,803 $2,700,000 947$
Sweden 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 10,099,265 5,788 $530,000 304$
Hong Kong 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 7,500,700 7,043 $370,000 347$
Indonesia 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 273,523,615 268,687 $1,119,000 1,099$
Ireland 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 5,030,000 2,935 $5,100 3$
Totals 9 906,091,769 780,633 $27,224,100 18,738$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Dr. Melody Ding is the lead study author and a professor of public health at the University of Sydney. 9

CNN: Don’t get overwhelmed by 10,000 steps. Here’s how many you may really need

United States United States: Professor Melody Ding led the team that looked at how different daily step counts impacted health risks. 8

Fox News: Health study reveals 7,000 daily steps as effective as 10,000 benchmark

Sweden Sweden: Melody Ding is a professor of public health at the University of Sydney and the lead author of the report. 9

Dagens Nyheter: Glöm 10 000 steg om dagen – så mycket behöver du gå varje dag

Brazil Brazil: Melody Ding is a professor at the University of Sydney and the author of the review on daily step counts. 9

O Globo: Quantos passos preciso dar por dia? Revisão de 57 estudos mostra que é menos do que você imagina

Brazil Brazil: Melody Ding is a professor at the University of Sydney and the author of the review on daily step counts. 9

O Globo: Quantos passos preciso dar por dia? Revisão de 57 estudos mostra que é menos do que você imagina

Ireland Ireland: Melody Ding, professor of public health at the University of Sydney and lead author of the research, emphasized that 7,000 steps was a more practical target for those who were currently inactive. 8

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How many steps a day do you really need for improve your health? It’s not 10,000 – The Irish Times

Hong Kong Hong Kong: The main author of the study, Professor Melody Ding from the University of Sydney, states that the common belief of needing to walk 10,000 steps daily lacks scientific basis. 8

明報 (Ming Pao): 研究:日行7000步足夠提升腦力 有助減患癌風險 (17:22) - 20250724 - 國際 - 即時新聞

Indonesia Indonesia: Melody Ding is a public health professor at the University of Sydney and the lead author of the research. 8

Kompas: 7.000 Langkah atau 10.000 Langkah? Yang Penting, Tetaplah Melangkah Setiap Hari

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Dr Melody Ding is the lead author of the study suggesting that 7,000 steps a day can boost brainpower and reduce health risks. 8

BBC: Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues