Your step count matters. Here’s seven ways to boost it this winter

While taking 5,000 to 7,000 steps offered further, albeit more modest, benefits, researchers concluded that the total number ...
Medical News Today

4,000 steps 1 or 2 days a week may help reduce heart disease risk in older women

Is walking 4,000 steps once or twice a week enough to reduce heart disease risk? A new study found that those who took at least 4,000 steps lowered their cardiovascular disease risk by 27%.

How Many Steps Do You Need in a Day? A New Study Has a Surprisingly Low Answer

In the new study, participants wore step counters for a week, and the researchers recorded the number of days each woman ...

This founder wants to make personal growth as measurable as your step count

That realization became the seed for Space of mind, a new mental wellness app that is designed to map your thought patterns, ...

10,000 steps a day is a myth, say health experts – here’s how many you actually need

The famous 10,000-step rule wasn’t born from medical science but marketing. Here’s how to find the right goal for you ...
Everyday Health on MSN

10 Best Walking Apps for Getting Your Steps In

We found the best walking apps for everyone (regardless of your goals), from data lovers to guided-workout enthusiasts.