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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests you may not have to walk 10,000 steps daily to receive health benefits — 2,500 steps per day may be enough. Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Taking more steps per ...

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, ...

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 ...