The idea of 10,000 steps a day became very popular, but most of the health benefits that people care about, such as better heart health, lower risk of early death, improvements in insulin sensitivity, ...

If you find getting your daily step-count up to 10,000 a challenge, Australian researchers have some good news: you may be able to get away with a few less steps to reap similar health benefits. In a ...

Walking just 7,000 steps per day can lower a person’s risk of certain health issues, according to a new study. “While the 10,000-step goal is widely known, it lacks a solid evidence base,” says Borja ...

Focus on moving more than you did previously, as even 6,000 to 7,000 steps can offer significant health benefits. Personalize your step goal based on what is realistic for your lifestyle, and remember ...

The 10,000-steps-a-day myth has been debunked, but exactly how many steps should you aim for to optimise your healthspan? According to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, ...

A new study found that women who took at least 4,000 steps a day for one to two days a week had a 26 percent lower risk of dying from any cause and a 27 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease.