Walking 10,000 steps a day aids weight loss, boosts mood, and enhances heart health. Learn why it's key for a vibrant, healthy life.

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 ...

For starters, you don’t have to hit five digits to see benefits.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How many steps do you walk each day? Just 500 extra steps per day, equivalent to a quarter-mile of walking, appeared to lower the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke in older adults, ...