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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 ...

IN THE LAST 10 years, walking has gotten a serious rebrand. What was once considered a mundane part of day-to-day life is now hailed as a gospel for good health. You’ve likely heard that 10,000 steps ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The more you walk, the ...

Researchers are reporting that adding even an extra 500 to 1,000 steps per day to your exercise routine can improve your cardiovascular health. They add that walking more than 4,000 steps per day can ...

On average, 3.6k of you ask Google for advice on 'How many steps to lose weight?' every month, so we're here to clear up the confusion. Whether you're not convinced 10,000 steps is working for you (or ...

“The more steps you walk, the better the effects on your health, and every increase of steps by 500-1000 steps/day may be associated with significant mortality reductions,” first author Dr. Maciej ...

Well-designed steps create a great first impression, and when properly built, they will last for years. Popular Mechanics Senior Designer Michael Stillwell and his father Tony Stillwell recently ...

Share on Pinterest Do we need 10,000 steps a day to see cardiovascular benefits? A new study finds fewer steps may be sufficient. mrs/Getty Images Past studies show that older women, especially those ...

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We’ve all heard the advice to take 10,000 steps a day, but is that precise number really necessary to reap health rewards? The optimal number may be much less dependent on your age, new research ...