Researchers say that 10,000 steps may not be needed for “better health.” A recent study found that 7,000 steps a day may be enough to boost wellbeing. Experts explain the findings and how walking may ...

Most people treat 10,000 steps a day as common practice for optimum health benefits—but a new study is challenging that. Research analyzing data from over 160,000 adults has provided comprehensive ...

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 ...

4000 steps once/twice weekly is associated with 26% lower risk of death rising to 40% if done on 3 days of the week; But it’s daily step count rather than number of days that matters, findings suggest ...

Walking 8,000 steps one to two times a week may improve your health, according to new research. People are generally advised to try to get in 10,000 steps a day. Experts say any amount of movement is ...

When something feels off or amiss with a friend, coworker or family member, we may know that we need to talk but sometimes hesitate because we don’t know how to approach the topic. Communication is ...