Feeling stuck, a single mother began walking 20,000 steps a day. Eight months later, it changed her health, mindset and ...

But we’re here to break the news to you that you don’t have to walk 10,000 steps a day—even if you’re aiming to lose weight.

Want to reduce your risk of death? Cut your chances of dementia? How about lowering your odds for heart disease or cancer? According to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal, 7,000 ...

Step aside, outdated exercise goals. For years, 10,000 steps has been promoted by fitness trackers, health apps and medical professionals as the gold standard for daily physical activity. But if that ...

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The amount of time it takes to walk 10,000 steps depends on factors like your height, stride length, and speed. On average, it may take 1.5 to 2 hours while walking on a flat surface. Walking 10,000 ...

Many people treat walking 10,000 steps a day as a golden rule. They regard 10,000 as a magic number. Some are obsessed with the idea that walking 9,600 steps counts for nothing and that one must ...

Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health. You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits start as low as 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day. Consistent walks are more ...