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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 ...

While walking after surgery has long been encouraged as an aid to recovery, new research supports the use of wearable devices ...

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A new study finds an extra 1,000 steps per day is linked to a decreased risk of complications after surgery. The study suggests tracking steps is one way to monitor recovery and can be empowering.

The fitness goal of 10,000 steps a day is widely promoted, but a new study suggests that logging even 7,000 daily steps may go a long way toward better health. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

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The Texas Heart Institute says health benefits begin at around 2,500 steps a day, with the rate of mortality declining steadily until patients hit 7,500 steps a day. “We believe that the right step ...

A new study suggests reaching 7,000 daily steps provides many of the same health benefits as 10,000 steps a day. Researchers have found taking 7,000 steps reduces the risk of several health conditions ...

There are approximately 2,000 steps in one mile. Learn the factors that influence how many steps we take — and why taking more steps per mile may be healthier. Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our ...

The challenge for this column has been the hardest one so far: walk 10,000 steps a day. According to my phone, on an average day this year I walked only 2,398 steps, which is less than my 2,579 step ...