From walking pads to smart watches, these tools can help you maintain consistent movement throughout the day without ...

The simple habit of getting in a daily walk has been shown to have numerous health benefits over the last few years. In a remarkable study, scientists found that taking just 5,000 steps a day can help ...

Setting an initial goal of 7,500 steps a day may be a good starting point, especially for older adults who might struggle to ...

Walking for more than 5,000 steps per day may slow down cognitive decline and the build-up of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests. Experts said the new 14-year study is one of ...

Walking just 3,000–5,000 steps a day may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disorder affecting two-thirds of dementia patients.

A UK study suggests that how you walk may matter just as much as how much you walk. For low-activity adults, taking longer, ...

Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health. You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits start as low as 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day. Consistent walks are more ...

New research looks into the importance of walking “bouts” in addition to step count when it comes to heart health. People who take less than 5,000 steps per day or walk in bouts of five minutes or ...

The amount of time it takes to walk 10,000 steps depends on factors like your height, stride length, and speed. On average, it may take 1.5 to 2 hours while walking on a flat surface. Walking 10,000 ...

A meta-analysis pooled data on dose-response associations between daily steps and a broad range of health outcomes. Increasing daily step counts above 2,000 was associated with risk reductions in ...