Walking is regarded as one of the most basic forms of exercise, did you know that just 5,000 steps a day could substantially decrease the risk of depression? Interesting links between daily step ...

New research suggests walking for more than 5,000 steps per day may slow down cognitive decline and the build-up of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The findings came from a new 14-year study ...

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 ...

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. New research bolsters evidence that people with early signs of Alzheimer’s can take ...

Tracking your steps after 55 can boost heart, brain, and metabolic health. Walking up to 7,000 daily steps can improve ...

Walking a few thousand steps a day can slow cognitive decline in older adults who are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published this month. Getting about ...

Getting 10,000 steps in a day can feel impossible when you're stuck inside, whether you're working from home, dealing with bad weather, or just don't feel like going out. Fortunately, you don't need ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We already know that just 160 minutes of walking per week can help prevent back pain. Now researchers believe 7,000 steps a day ...

Ever feel that buzz or ding from your smartwatch on your wrist, reminding you that you haven’t hit your step goal yet? From smartwatches to fitness apps, the 10,000-step goal is everywhere. That ...

Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need - Women significantly reduced their risk of ...

Committing to walking 10,000 steps a day can lead to improvements in physical fitness, emotional stability, and overall ...