On average, Americans take just under 5,000 steps a day. It’s a concerning number, given that public-health researchers ...

Want to reduce your risk of death? Cut your chances of dementia? How about lowering your odds for heart disease or cancer? According to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal, 7,000 ...

Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health. You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits start as low as 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day. Consistent walks are more ...

New research suggests walking for more than 5,000 steps per day may slow down cognitive decline and the build-up of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The findings came from a new 14-year study ...

IF YOU'RE SHORT on time and can’t regularly make it to the gym, walking is a great way to squeeze in some movement. And finding ways to get some steps in can make a big difference to your health. It ...

There's no best number of daily steps, it turns out ...

Ever feel that buzz or ding from your smartwatch on your wrist, reminding you that you haven’t hit your step goal yet? From smartwatches to fitness apps, the 10,000-step goal is everywhere. That ...

Simpler can be better ...