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 ...

When it comes to exercise, walking is one of the easiest (and the cheapest!) low-impact options out there. We all know that heart health is important, and the best way to keep your ticker happy is ...

Baby Steps is a video game about hiking. This is, of course, a ridiculous concept. Before we get to the game’s protagonist, an adult toddler in a thin onesie, or its unserious side characters and ...

For years, “10,000 steps a day” has held the throne as the golden standard for good health. It’s simple, easy to remember, and looks good on a fitness tracker. But meeting that number doesn’t ...

The fix-all “10,000 steps per day” method credited with longevity and healthy aging has been bettered by a surprisingly easier fitness hack. Strength coach Eugene Teo recently took to TikTok with a ...

Want to stay strong in your golden years? It might be time to put some extra hustle in your shuffle. A new study from the University of Chicago suggests that walking just a little bit faster can ...

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Walking just 9,000 steps a day can help to lower your risk for 13 different cancers, according to researchers. Researchers have long said that the more people walk, the better their health is on ...

Walking just 7,000 steps per day can lower a person’s risk of certain health issues, according to a new study. “While the 10,000-step goal is widely known, it lacks a solid evidence base,” says Borja ...

Walking 7,000 steps a day may reduce your risk of depression and getting just 5,000 steps a day may reduce symptoms of depression, according to new research. The new study highlights the mental health ...