You don’t need a gym or strict diets to live longer, new studies reveal how just a few thousand daily steps can quietly ...

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?

“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 ...

Kathleen Jaromin with Health First’s Pro-Health & Fitness Center, said the amount of daily steps people get in shouldn’t be the focus.

You don't need to download a pedometer app; you have an iPhone step counter in the Health app! To set up the iPhone step counter, open the Health app, tap the Summary ...

Ignore the pressure to lace up specialized running shoes for a daily 10,000-step workout. The latest neuroscience shows that protecting your brain from dementia may be as simple as putting one foot in ...

The simple habit of getting in a daily walk has been shown to have numerous health benefits over the last few years. In a remarkable study, scientists found that taking just 5,000 steps a day can help ...

The 10,000-step rule has permeated fitness culture for years, despite being thought up by a pedometer brand in Japan to sell more devices, rather than being backed by any actual scientific evidence.

Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. Everyday Health independently vets all recommended ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...