Increasing the number of steps you take every day may slow cognitive decline in older adults who already have biological signs of early Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new observational study. The ...

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Previous guidance recommended people walk at least 10,000 steps a day. A new study suggests that walking just 4,000 steps a day, rather than the more widely recommended 10,000 steps a day, could be ...

If some days it’s easier to reach your step goals than others, you may still be protecting yourself against cardiovascular disease and early death, according to a new study. For women older than 60 in ...

Whether you’re trying to hit 10,000 steps, are training for a marathon or are just trying to sit less, a good step tracker can help you stay accountable. From basic pedometers to smartwatches packed ...

Head to any step aerobics class and you may feel like the instructor is speaking another language. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. But the good news is that most of the basic aerobic dance steps ...

Walking more is associated with reduced risk for dementia, diabetes, heart disease, and more—but a new study says you can get fewer than 10,000 steps a day and still see all those benefits. An ...

Walking 7000 steps a day may be just as powerful as hitting the much-hyped 10,000-step goal when it comes to reducing the risk of early death and disease. A sweeping global review of 57 studies shows ...

You may not need as many steps as you thought. Ten thousand steps per day has been widely recommended as the standard benchmark for physical activity — but a new study suggests that just 7,000 could ...

Here's what experts say about the 10k number and how this applies to your life. Now, a new scientific analysis in The Lancet Public Health officially confirms that this lofty steps count goal isn’t ...