Share on Pinterest Walking at least 5,000 steps per day could improve depression symptoms, according to new research. Oleh Slobodeniuk/Getty Images A new study found that walking 5,000 or more steps ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every day for the past decade, I’ve tried to dethrone the family walking champ: my 67-year-old dad. Despite my youthful advantage—he has more than 30 years on me, as he’s quick to point out—I haven’t ...