We’ve all heard the advice to take 10,000 steps a day, but is that precise number really necessary to reap health rewards? The optimal number may be much less dependent on your age, new research ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? We're going to cut right to the chase: Logistically speaking, 10,000 steps a ...

You’ve probably heard someone say that they have to “get their steps in.” But does the number of steps you take in a day actually matter? For years, there was a mythology around the health benefits of ...

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 ...

A new study suggests reaching 7,000 daily steps provides many of the same health benefits as 10,000 steps a day. Researchers have found taking 7,000 steps reduces the risk of several health conditions ...

The fitness goal of 10,000 steps a day is widely promoted, but a new study suggests that logging even 7,000 daily steps may go a long way toward better health. Middle-age people who walked at least ...

The Texas Heart Institute says health benefits begin at around 2,500 steps a day, with the rate of mortality declining steadily until patients hit 7,500 steps a day. “We believe that the right step ...

There are approximately 2,000 steps in one mile. Learn the factors that influence how many steps we take — and why taking more steps per mile may be healthier. Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our ...

As wearable fitness trackers become increasingly popular, more people are taking a closer look at their daily steps. And it seems to be paying off. According to the American Council on Exercise, ...