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A new study suggests that where you live could influence your step count. Boosting step count can be beneficial for your health in a number of ways. Here's what the study found, and other ways to reap ...

Nutrition coach Trish Koeslag gets in 'a good chunk of those steps' in a one-hour walk and does the rest in increments ...

Walking at different times of the day could help you access various benefits of walking outdoors, including better digestion and sleep. Here's how.

The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...

The fitness community regularly touts the health benefits of getting in 10,000 steps per day. But a new study says that a good deal fewer steps can still deliver significant benefits, including a 47% ...

A walking pad will let you amble along without having to stop what you’re doing, whether that’s working or watching TV.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Physical activity is necessary if you want to live a longer, healthier life — and if you’re trying to lose weight, the health benefits ...

Setting an initial goal of 7,500 steps a day may be a good starting point, especially for older adults who might struggle to ...