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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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With the rise of smartwatches, wearable fitness trackers, and countless apps, tracking your daily step count has never been easier. The "10,000 steps a day rule" is well-known and often touted as the ...

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, ...

The challenge for this column has been the hardest one so far: walk 10,000 steps a day. According to my phone, on an average day this year I walked only 2,398 steps, which is less than my 2,579 step ...