Research highlights how exercise boosts mood and prompts the release of feel-good endorphins. Previous studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the symptoms of depression and other ...

People exercise at sunrise along the waterfront in St. Petersburg, Fla., on August 29, 2025. You’ve probably heard this one a few times before: Research suggests that exercise is linked to a longer ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Most people treat 10,000 steps a day as common practice for optimum health benefits—but a new study is challenging that.

A new study identifies the right number to reap the health benefits of walking. By Simar Bajaj Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been a fitness cliché. But new research suggests that the health ...

You know that moving more is great for your health. Breaking up sedentary time reduces risk for cardiovascular disease, helps you manage your weight, boosts your memory and even supports better blood ...

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 ...

From pricey wearable devices to your phone, it has never been easier to track your daily physical activity, or lack of it. And if you're like many Americans and spend nine-plus hours sitting every day ...

Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital evaluated whether it's better to measure exercise goals in minutes or steps. bignai - stock.adobe.com Just for good measure, researchers at a Boston ...

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 ...

Walking just 7,000 steps per day can lower a person’s risk of certain health issues, according to a new study. “While the 10,000-step goal is widely known, it lacks a solid evidence base,” says Borja ...