Researchers found people who averaged 7,000 steps daily had nearly a 50% lower chance of dying from any cause compared to ...

We know “fast walking is good compared to slow walking,” but there isn’t much research on how many minutes you should spend fast walking on average, said Zheng, director of the Vanderbilt Epidemiology ...

A recent study highlights the critical role of walking in combating the health risks of sedentary lifestyles. Researchers found that 9,000 to 10,500 steps daily significantly lowers mortality and ...

Walking is a simple, low-impact way to build cardiovascular fitness and ease into an active lifestyle. Regular walking helps stabilize blood sugar, strengthens the heart, reduces dementia risk, ...

If that feels taxing, start slower and gradually increase your speed so that the walk feels challenging, Dr. Vasagar adds. At ...

"Walking straight after a meal appears to be more effective at reducing both blood sugar (glucose) and the level of glucose ...

WebMD highlights "Japanese walking," a simple interval training method praised by Dr. Barbara Walker for cardiovascular and ...

Walking has many demonstrated health benefits: improving heart health, lowering blood sugar, burning calories for weight loss, and improving muscle tone. But most of the research on walking has ...

Walking is one of the simplest ways to incorporate physical movement into your routine. And if you find it too simple or ...

Studies have found that it can improve gait and balance, reduce step length, and increase gait speed—all indicators of better ...

The health benefits of walking are legion. They accrue with short, frequent walks as well as with long walks and hikes. Any time you have a few minutes to spare, walking is a fantastic way to generate ...

Walking barefoot helps activate and strengthen leg muscles, enhancing balance and posture. Without the support of shoes, the body learns (or re-learns) to stabilize itself more effectively. This can ...