When most people think of a “real workout,” they picture sweating it out at the gym, lifting heavy weights, or sprinting on a treadmill with dramatic music in the background. Walking? That’s often ...

Jonathan Wosen is STAT’s West Coast biotech & life sciences reporter. You can reach Jonathan on Signal at jwosen.27. New research bolsters evidence that people with early signs of Alzheimer’s can take ...

Want to reduce your risk of death? Cut your chances of dementia? How about lowering your odds for heart disease or cancer? According to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal, 7,000 ...

The health and wellness world is obsessed with steps. I mean, God forbid you leave the house without some kind of tracking device to register your all-important daily steps! Joking (and potential data ...

There are so many benefits to walking every day — it helps strengthen your heart, bones, and muscles, increases cardiovascular endurance, boosts your mood, and reduces stress, just to name a few.

New research reveals that even modest daily walking can slow the buildup of Alzheimer’s-linked proteins and delay cognitive decline, giving older adults a realistic path to protect their memory and ...

Walking daily supports weight loss, but consistency, step count, and diet together determine how effectively you can lose one ...

Ever feel that buzz or ding from your smartwatch on your wrist, reminding you that you haven’t hit your step goal yet? From smartwatches to fitness apps, the 10,000-step goal is everywhere. That ...

Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need - Women significantly reduced their risk of ...

Tracking your steps after 55 can boost heart, brain, and metabolic health. Walking up to 7,000 daily steps can improve mobility, memory, and longevity.