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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re anything like me, walking is your preferred method of transportation. Not only is it accessible and free, but it’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The more you walk, the ...

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, ...

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 ...

Your step count, huh – who knew they'd get so competitive? Whether you abide by the 10,000 steps a day metric or partake of newer evidence that as little as 7,000 steps can help shake things up, the ...

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" partial poster featuring Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn. Disney and Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps — starring Pedro Pascal ...