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I tried this 6,000-step workout and it’s a great way to build bone strength and reduce the risk of osteoporosis

I’m pretty time-poor, so home workouts suit me perfectly and mean I can squeeze in exercise during the day before I collect my kids from school. One thing I am trying to prioritize is walking and ...

Walking just 4,000 steps a day could cut risk of death by up to 40%: Study

A new study suggests walking just 4,000 steps a day could be enough to lower one's risk of death by up to 40%.
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The Secret to Walking More: It’s Not Counting Steps

Sept. 8, 2025 – A hundred here. A thousand there. No matter how many – or how few – steps you take, there's probably a study linking some health outcome to your daily total. In studies, tying those ...

Move over 10,000 steps. There's a new daily fitness goal: Longer walks.

The notion that adults should strive for 10,000 steps a day is more a marketing ploy to sell fitness trackers than a scientific guideline, according to Steven Riechman, an associate professor in the ...