Share on Pinterest A new study looks at how exercise is measured. Tom Werner / Getty Images Step counts and minutes are both useful ways to measure physical activity, a new study suggests. A greater ...

Researchers say choosing a way to measure progress on exercise should align with personal preferences. They report that people who exercise the most live the longest and have a lower risk of ...

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 ...

How many steps do you really need to take in a day to stay healthy? While we are often told that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for a healthy lifestyle, reaching this target can be no easy feat.

Perhaps you’ve heard that you should get 10,000 steps every day for your health. But that’s not actually a hard-and-fast rule. Research is finding that you might be able to take fewer steps as you age ...