WASHINGTON - You've probably heard the rule: 10,000 steps a day keeps the doctor away. But is that number backed by science - or just a catchy goal? A new review says the magic number might actually ...

“Even 7,000 steps a day can help improve your health, so don’t get hung up on the 10,000-step goal if you don’t quite reach ...

The idea of 10,000 steps a day became very popular, but most of the health benefits that people care about, such as better heart health, lower risk of early death, improvements in insulin sensitivity, ...

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 be enough to protect against a number of diseases, a new study suggests. While many people have the goal to get 10,000 steps in their daily routine, some find this target ...

When it comes to heart health, few activities are as accessible, or as powerful, as walking. Recent research suggests that not just the duration, but also the pace of your walk can help improve ...