“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 10,000-per-day step count goal is a myth. How much foot traffic do you really need to get in each day for optimal health?

Experts find 7,000 steps daily—far from 10,000—is key for major health benefits and lower risks, according to new research.

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 ...

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 ...

Did you grow up hearing that 10,000 steps a day was essential for good health? What if that’s not exactly true, and what if a ...

The findings show that people who walk around 7,000 steps per day have a much lower risk of early death compared with those ...

Turns out you don't need to get as many steps as previously thought. A recent study suggests 7,000 is the new 10,000 when it comes to your step count. 7,000 steps or around 3 miles can give you a ...

When I first encountered fitness-tracking watches, I was deeply skeptical. Even as their sensors have improved, I have worried that the device makers’ health claims are poorly justified. For example, ...