‘A simple rule of thumb is the talk test. If you can speak in short sentences but not sing comfortably while walking, you’re ...

Based on research by Dr. Arnold Meshkov, Mayo Clinic, and more. Your step count doesn’t just tell you about how many calories ...

BOSTON — Are you constantly looking at your watch or phone to check your step count as you strive to hit 10,000 steps a day? Well, a new Mass General Brigham study shows that only 4,000 steps one or ...

You are, of course, familiar with the concept of preheating your oven—it’s often the very first step of a recipe. But preheating your baking sheet… is that really a thing? And, as is often the case ...

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The benefits of walking range from a lower risk of cardiovascular disease to extending your life on the whole. But getting more steps in can be a challenge, particularly when we spend so much time ...

A “moderate” amount of physical activity—in the form of getting your daily steps—could be help slow Alzheimer’s disease among those at risk. This is the finding of Mass General Brigham scientists who ...

Increasing the number of steps you take every day may slow cognitive decline in older adults who already have biological signs of early Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new observational study. The ...

Older people who are particularly at risk of Alzheimer’s disease could slow their cognitive decline by taking just 3000 steps a day. Why this step count might have this effect is unclear, but it could ...

Have you ever heard someone say that they like long walks on the beach? If so, they might have already uncovered one of the secrets to longevity.Adults who walk for longer periods, which researchers ...