If walking more is one of your New Year’s resolutions, chances are that 10,000 daily steps is your goal. Even though a 2023 study showed that between 7,000 and 8,000 is the sweet spot for lowering the ...

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 ...

Walking 10,000 steps a day — an often-recommended goal from fitness experts — can prevent illness and prolong life. Numerous studies have shown that walking provides major health benefits, including a ...