Walking 7,000 steps a day can cut your risk of dementia by 38%. Even small increases—from 2,000 to 4,000 steps—offer meaningful health benefits. You don’t need a fitness tracker or perfect ...

The magic number shows up on smartwatches, fitness apps and office step challenges. For many, hitting 10,000 steps in a day has become a marker of good health — a goal that prompts post-dinner walks, ...

Daunted by the concept of 10,000 steps? Not to worry, a new study finds that 7,000 might be enough for a host of important health benefits. From cancer to heart disease, the risk of a host of chronic ...

Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been a fitness cliche. But new research suggests that the health benefits of walking ramp up until about 7,000 steps -- before leveling out. And as daily goals go, ...