It seems so long ago now that we were first told to aim for the ‘gold standard’ of 10,000 steps a day for our health, that this number rarely goes challenged. But is it really a solid recommendation?

‘A simple rule of thumb is the talk test. If you can speak in short sentences but not sing comfortably while walking, you’re ...

Walking is one of the easiest and most efficient ways of physical activity. It can be incorporated in daily life very easily. People these days keep track of many steps they have walked in a day ...

We don't have to tell our hearts to beat. Yet, heart health can feel so complicated. These days, we're bombarded with advice that changes on a dime on everything from red meat and caffeine to the ...

How to use smartphones to monitor daily activity levels and use it to to assist you manage your weight through step counting Counting steps is far more than a fad: The U.S. Department of Health and ...

After the post-Covid running boom, it looks like its calmer cousin has taken the spotlight. Walking has had a real moment lately, with trainers and health experts alike championing its many benefits – ...

4000 steps once/twice weekly is associated with 26% lower risk of death rising to 40% if done on 3 days of the week; But it’s daily step count rather than number of days that matters, findings suggest ...

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 ...