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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Walking at least 5,000 steps per day could improve depression symptoms, according to new research. Oleh Slobodeniuk/Getty Images A new study found that walking 5,000 or more 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 ...

(NEXSTAR) — You’ve likely been told you need to get thousands and thousands of steps a day, causing you to frequently check your smartwatch to make sure you hit that benchmark. If the 10,000 steps ...

Share on Pinterest Do we need 10,000 steps a day to see cardiovascular benefits? A new study finds fewer steps may be sufficient. mrs/Getty Images Past studies show that older women, especially those ...