Most of us have heard you need 10,000 steps a day to stave off health problems, but new research is finding that number is not necessary — though more is always better. How many steps should you take ...

BOSTON — Are you constantly looking at your watch or phone to check your step count as you strive to hit 10,000 steps a day? Well, a new Mass General Brigham study shows that only 4,000 steps one or ...

A new study identifies the right number to reap the health benefits of walking. By Simar Bajaj Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been a fitness cliché. But new research suggests that the health ...

Growing research suggests that aiming for 7,000 steps a day, rather than the popular but unscientific 10,000-step goal, can significantly lower the risk of death and major health issues, offering a ...

Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been a fitness cliche. But new research suggests that the health benefits of walking ramp up until about 7,000 steps -- before leveling out. And as daily goals go, ...

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 ...