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How Many Daily Steps Will Help You Live Longer? Fewer than You Think, a New Study Finds
Adults who take just at least 4,000 steps a day reduce their risk of dying significantly, according to new research.
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Walking Your Way to Better Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 16, 2024
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Walking is one of the best exercises available to average folks, and it can be as easy as stepping out your front door, experts say.
“It is something you can easily fit into your lifestyle,” said Dr. J...
Even Couch Potatoes Reap Health Reward From 10,000 Steps Per Day
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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The more steps a person can fit into their day, the lower their risk of early death and heart disease, regardless of how much a couch potato they are otherwise, a new study shows.
People who are sedentary for more than 11 hours a day gain the same health benefits from wa...
Walking, Jogging, Yoga Are All Good Medicine for Depression
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 15, 2024
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Looking for a workout that will chase the blues away?
Try walking, jogging, yoga or strength training, which a new study reports are the most effective exercises for easing depression. These activities can be used on their own or combined with medication and psychotherap...
Your Walking Speed Influences Your Risk for Diabetes
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2023
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People can walk away their risk of developing type 2 diabetes -- but only if they walk fast enough, a new report finds.
Folks who walk at least 2.5 miles an hour appear to have a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Nov. 28 in the <...
Seniors, 18 Holes of Golf Might Make You Smarter
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk.
A new study found that walking about 3.7 miles or playing 18 holes of golf improved cognitive function. Nordic walking, a type of full-body walking using poles, showed...
Living in 'Walkable' Neighborhoods Lowers Women's Cancer Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2023
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Healthy steps: Living in a neighborhood that's easy to walk in could be good for women's health.
New research finds that women who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower rates of obesity-related cancers.
This was particularly true of postmenopausal breast cancer...
Adding Just 3,000 Steps Per Day Could Lower High Blood Pressure
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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Adding 3,000 extra steps a day can help older adults with hypertension significantly lower their blood pressure.
About 80% of older adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Keeping it down can help protect against heart failure, heart attacks and strokes.
Great Step for Baby: Walkable Neighborhoods Linked to Safer Pregnancies
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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Walkable neighborhoods -- with sidewalks, parks and paths -- encourage pregnant women to get more exercise, which leads to good outcomes for both mom and baby.
New research ...
How Many Daily Steps to Lengthen Your Life? Fewer Than You Might Think
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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If you're one of the millions of folks bent on racking up at least 10,000 steps a day, read on.
A new study finds that heart health starts to improve with as few as 2,300 steps a day. The research also indicates your risk of dying from any disease starts to decrease...
Study Confirms it: Texting While Walking Is Dangerous
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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It seems obvious that texting and walking can be a dangerous duo, but now a new Australian study offers solid evidence of the dangers.
Emergency room doctors Dr. Michael Levine and
Step Counts Aren't Just for the Healthy: They Also Help Heart Failure Patients
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2023
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Wearable devices like smartwatches continually track physical activity, urging folks to take more daily steps for their health.
Now, a new study suggests this gentle technological nagging could be of great benefit to people whose hearts are giving out.
Heart failur...
Danger Afoot: U.S. Pedestrian Deaths at Highest Level in 41 Years
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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More than 7,500 people were killed last year after being struck by vehicles while walking along or across U.S. roadways — the most pedestrian deaths in more than four decades, according to a new report.
This sobering trend was not surprising to experts who track the nu...
Dog-Walking Downside: Fractures, Head Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Walking your dog gets you moving and out in the fresh air, but head injuries and fractures are very real possibilities, especially for older dog owners, researchers say.
The most common injury from walking a leashed dog that sends folks to the ER is fractured fingers, a ...
Missed Getting Your Steps Today? You're Still on Track for Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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For those who want to get active but feel that joining a gym or exercising on a daily basis is a bridge too far, new research may have found the sweet spot: walking.
After stacking the walking habits of 3,100 adults up against a decade's worth of health outcomes, in...
Scientists Pinpoint Brain Area Needed for Vision-Guided Walking
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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A new study hones in on what part of your brain controls walking.
Researchers discovered that two main regions of the cortex were activated as people moved in various ways through an environment. But the occipital place area (OPA) didn't activate during crawling, while t...
Walking & Talking at Same Time: Aging Brain May Make It Tougher
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2023
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Problems walking and talking or thinking at the same time might be a warning sign of impending dementia, a new study suggests.
Being unable to juggle two tasks simultaneously has been recognized as a sign of mental (or "cognitive") decline after age 65, but this research...
Did the Pandemic Spur Permanent Decline in Americans' Daily Steps?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2023
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If you feel like the pandemic made you a permanent couch potato, a new study shows you're not alone: Well after lockdown measures were relaxed, many Americans were still taking fewer steps each day.
Researchers found that, on the whole, Americans' daily step count plumme...
Could Walks in the Park Ward Off Postpartum Depression?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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New moms who live on tree-lined streets may be somewhat less vulnerable to postpartum depression, according to a new study — the latest to link "green space" to better mental health.
70 or Older? An Extra 500 Steps a Day Could Do Wonders for Your Heart
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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While the idea of getting 10,000 steps a day is bandied about as a good walking goal, that can be intimidating to some people, depending on how fit they are.
Now, new research in adults between the ages of 70 and 90 finds that a much smaller number of steps can ma...
Short Brisk Walk Each Day Could Cut Your Odds of Early Death
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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A brisk 11-minute daily walk can help you live longer, a new University of Cambridge study reports.
Researchers found that 75 minutes a week — 11 minutes daily — of moderate-intensity physical activity is enough to lower a person's risk of heart disease, stroke and c...
Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2023
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If you're over 40, regular exercise may not only keep you fit -- it might keep you out of the hospital, too, a large new study suggests.
Researchers found that among nearly 82,000 British adults, those who regularly exercised were less likely to be hospitalized for vario...
Golf Is Healthy Exercise for Seniors, Study Confirms
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2023
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Want to stay healthy well into your golden years? Grab a bag of clubs and hit the green, new research suggests.
Golfing beat walking or even Nordic walking (a full-body workout that consists of walking using specialized poles) when it came to improving several key measur...
How Many Daily Steps Do You Need to Lose Weight?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2023
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It's clear that staying active is key to being healthy, and fitness trackers and smartwatches have become popular tools for tracking activity.
But just how many steps does someone need to take to lose weight?
That's not such a simple a question.
While evide...
Step Up! Here's How to Start a Healthy Walking Habit
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2023
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Starting a walking routine is simple because it requires so little: comfortable, supportive walking shoes and your own two feet.
Unlike gym workouts, the initial expense is small and the schedule is flexible.
“Walking's a great way to work out because we ...
Women, Keep Moving to Help Keep Mental Decline at Bay
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2023
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A lot of people wear watches that count their every step as they try to move more.
Now, a new study finds that getting more of those steps each day, along with moderate-to-vigorous physical exercise, could cut the risk of dementia and thinking impairments for women.
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More Steps Per Day, Lowered Odds for Diabetes in Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 23, 2022
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Move your body every day to guard against type 2 diabetes.
That's the upshot of a new study that analyzed Fitbit data and type 2 diabetes rates from participants in a nationwide research program, reporting that women who logged more steps each day had a lower risk of dia...
Hate Long Workouts? 'Activity Snacks' May Work for You
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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Taking a quick walk or doing squats after you eat may help you retain muscle mass as you age, new research suggests.
So-called “activity snacks” — short bouts of exercise — may help maintain muscle mass and quality by allowing your body to use more
Counting Steps? Here's How Many You Need to Boost Health
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 17, 2022
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Taking that often-cited 10,000 steps a day — or even slightly fewer — may indeed be enough to improve your health, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that among 6,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who got at least 8,000 to 9,000 steps daily had reduced ris...
Fitness Trackers Could Get You Stepping More -- Even If You Don't Look at Them
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 30, 2022
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Wearing a fitness tracker may help you get more steps in -- even if you never give it a glance.
A new study found that folks who wore a pedometer averaged 318...
How Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2022
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There's an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease and cancer: Start walking.
Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference, new...
Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2022
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Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits, recent research suggests.
“The walk to school is a wonderful moment in the day that provides children a glimpse of ...
Exercise Rates Still Haven't Recovered From Pandemic, Global Study Shows
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic stopped people in their tracks, reducing their physical activity. And daily "step counts" still haven't reached previous numbers, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco examined worldwide trends in ph...
Dogs Get Healthier When People Get Fitter
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2022
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Writer Jenny Block and her chiweenie, Aurora, are on a health kick.
"We walk at least 1 mile and up to 4 miles in the early morning, before it gets too hot," said the Hou...
Steps to Long Life: Short Walk Each Day Helps Folks Over 85
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2022
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It's never too late to benefit from regular walks.
A new study suggests that a 10-minute daily stroll can prolong life in folks well into their 80s and beyond.
“Adults are less likely to meet activity recommendations as they get older,” said study author Dr. Mo...
Have Leg Artery Disease? Walk Until It Hurts
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2022
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That phrase "no pain, no gain" might truly apply to people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a new study finds.
Researchers found that people with PAD who walked at pace that caused discomfort or even pain improved their walking ability.
"Exercise that induces ...
Pets Help Their Humans De-Stress, Stay Fit: Survey
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2022
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While chronic stress is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke, most cat and dog owners say pets help them chill out and stay active.
A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief....
Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2022
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When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy.
Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost ...
Walk the Roads at Your Own Risk as Pedestrian Deaths Keep Climbing
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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America's roads are getting ever more dangerous for pedestrians, a new study finds.
During the first six months of 2021, there was a 17% increase in pedestrian deaths in t...
Getting Active Can Keep Those 'Senior Moments' at Bay
- February 21, 2022
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Want to preserve all those precious memories, including your first kiss and how you felt the first time you got behind the wheel of a car?
If you do, start moving: New research shows that when sedentary older adults started to exercise, they showed improvements in episod...
Heart Issues Have Affected 4 in 10 U.S. Adults Since Pandemic Began: Survey
- Robert Preidt
- February 2, 2022
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Four in 10 Americans say they've had at least one heart-related issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, and about one in four who have tested positive say COVID has affected their heart health, according to a new online poll.
Shortness of breath (18%), dizziness (15%), highe...
Take These Winter Workout Tips to Heart
- January 30, 2022
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Tempted to take your workout into the great outdoors?
Be aware that there are both benefits and risks to exercising outdoors during the winter.
Extra 10 Minutes of Daily Activity Could Save 110,000 U.S. Lives Annually
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 25, 2022
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Americans, get up out of that chair and get moving.
If everyone between 40 and 85 years of age were active just 10 minutes more a day, it could save more than 110,000 U.S. lives a year, a
How Many Steps to Walk Away From Diabetes?
- Robert Preidt
- January 25, 2022
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When older people cut back on physical activity, their risk of type 2 diabetes rises. But walking regularly can help, a new study suggests.
The more steps you take -- and the more intensely you walk -- the lower your odds for
Even a Little Exercise May Help Slow Parkinson's
- Robert Preidt
- January 13, 2022
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A few hours of exercise a week may help slow Parkinson's disease, even if it's just moderate activity such as walking or gardening, a new study suggests.
The key is to be consistent, the researchers found.
"Although medications can provide people with Parkinson's s...
Exercise, Not Bed Rest, Can Speed Concussion Recovery
- November 14, 2021
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Contrary to long-held wisdom, teen athletes recover from concussions sooner if they do light aerobic exercise rather than resting in a dark room, new research suggests.
Instead of so-called "cocoon therapy," new research-supported therapy has young concussion patients ge...
Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- November 11, 2021
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Call it the great pandemic sit-down.
As COVID-19 turned daily commutes into shuffles between rooms at home, and Netflix replaced time spent at the gym or playing sports, Americans have been sitting a lot more. Now a new study suggests it may be putting their mental healt...
Nature Helped Many Kids Cope During Lockdown: Study
- Robert Preidt
- October 15, 2021
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Children who spent more time in nature during pandemic lockdowns suffered fewer behavioral and emotional problems, British researchers say.
The investigators also found that children in wealthier families tended to increase their connection to nature during the pandemic ...
One-Third of Americans With Arthritis Get No Exercise
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 14, 2021
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Many American arthritis sufferers aren't getting any exercise despite its benefits for reducing pain and improving their quality of life, new research shows.
Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults with arthritis engaged in physical activity in the past month, most often walk...
Kids in Marching Bands Under Threat From Heat Illness
- Steven Reinberg
- September 20, 2021
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It's not just athletes on the field who suffer when outdoor temperatures get too high. Members of college and high school marching bands are at increased risk of heat-related illness, too, researchers warn.
"They go out there, and they often wear these really heavy wool ...
Special 'Strategies' Can Help People With Parkinson's Walk, But Many Patients Unaware
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 16, 2021
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Movement can be very difficult for people with Parkinson's disease, as shaking and stiffness play havoc with balance, coordination and gait.
There are many different tricks Parkinson's patients can use to improve their walking and avoid injury from a bad tumble -- but a ...