The health and fitness world is full of arbitrary metrics like these, despite the research often saying otherwise. The origin of some of these numbers can be surprising. In 1965, a Japanese company ...

The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation. Research now shows health gains can start with far fewer steps — as low as 2,500 ...

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At this point, it's practically common knowledge that the ideal daily step count is 10,000 steps, right? Well, per science, we've got it all wrong! It turns out, this number is more arbitrary than you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re anything like me, walking is your preferred method of transportation. Not only is it accessible and free, but it’s ...

Here's what experts say about the 10k number and how this applies to your life. Now, a new scientific analysis in The Lancet Public Health officially confirms that this lofty steps count goal isn’t ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) — You’ve likely been told you need ...

If some days it’s easier to reach your step goals than others, you may still be protecting yourself against cardiovascular disease and early death, according to a new study. For women older than 60 in ...

The trend toward physical inactivity is worrying, especially among older women, who are more likely to spend long hours sitting and face a higher risk of chronic disease as they age. For years, 10,000 ...