Here's what to know about this new study. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Just 5,000–7,500 daily steps may slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. Physical activity was tied to slower tau ...

The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...

Does the popular activity benchmark of walking 10,000 steps a day feel like too distant of a goal? Don’t worry, you can get health benefits just by moving a little more than you already are, new ...

Whether you're looking for a form of low-impact exercise, a physical activity to help clear your mind or simply a way-quite literally-to stretch your legs, walking has you covered. (It's no surprise ...

Daunted by the concept of 10,000 steps? Not to worry, a new study finds that 7,000 might be enough for a host of important health benefits. From cancer to heart disease, the risk of a host of chronic ...

The findings show that people who walk around 7,000 steps per day have a much lower risk of early death compared with those ...

A new study says that walking for only 7,000 steps a day can help reduce a person’s risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia, cancer, depression, and all-cause mortality. Scientists also ...

When it comes to exercise, so many of us are obsessed with tracking our daily step count – and after all, why wouldn't we be? Walking is a great form of low impact exercise that can help boost your ...

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I just hit 20,000 steps!" my husband exclaims as he brags when his fitness tracker exceeds the oft-heard benchmark of 10,000 steps per day. Although I rarely get that many steps, I use my ...