If some days it’s easier to reach your step goals than others, you may still be protecting yourself against cardiovascular disease and early death, according to a new study. For women older than 60 in ...

A new study found that women who took at least 4,000 steps a day for one to two days a week had a 26 percent lower risk of dying from any cause and a 27 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease.

A large study suggested that older women who took at least 4,000 steps 1-2 days per week had lower risks of death and heart disease. Participants who reached that threshold 3 or more days per week had ...

For decades, the 10,000-step goal loomed large, a benchmark many chased but just as many abandoned. But new research dismantles the myth, replacing it with a far more achievable and evidence-backed ...

“The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, or 60 minutes of vigorous, which can be achieved by walking for many ...

Past studies show that older women, especially those over the age of 55, have an increased risk of developing heart disease when they enter menopause. Previous research has reported a number of ...

New research suggests a new step count goal for older adults. The step count is approachable for many. Walking just one to two days a week can lead to big cardiovascular benefits—doctors weigh in.