Counting steps is easy using a phone, a wearable or a fitness tracker. And scientists have lots of data to figure out how many daily steps you need to improve your health. Here's what they've found.

Most of us have heard you need 10,000 steps a day to stave off health problems, but new research is finding that number is not necessary — though more is always better. How many steps should you take ...

Americans are now health-conscious and planning fitness programs. It is important to check fitness levels before starting.

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 ...

A new study suggests that hitting 7,000 steps a day could be sufficient to ward off a range of serious illnesses, offering a more attainable target than the widely publicised 10,000-step goal. While ...

Here’s good news if your fitness tracker is stressing you out: New research suggests you can clock way less than 10,000 steps a day and still reap some major health rewards. That’s the major takeaway ...

We all know that getting our steps in is important. Whether that's on a treadmill after work or a scenic lunchtime walk, keeping our bodies moving is paramount for good physical health. It's also ...

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 ...