STEP COUNT

May 14 2026HEALTH

Walking 8, 500 steps daily helps keep weight off longer

Research shows that hitting about 8, 500 daily steps can help people hold onto weight loss for months. A fresh review of 18 studies with nearly 4, 000 adults found those averaging 8, 500 steps a day kept off about 3. 3% of their lost weight after ten months. Each extra thousand steps added more prot

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Walking more to weigh less: How daily steps add up over a year

Experts have long linked extra weight to serious health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes, yet finding simple, sustainable ways to lose it remains tough. Walking more often is one of the easiest steps people can take, and research shows it works better than many realize. Most past studi

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Feb 27 2026LIFESTYLE

Dog Walks Revealed: Which Breeds Take the Fewest Steps

Recent data from smart collars shows that some dog breeds walk far less than expected. The study tracked millions of steps over 90 days across the U. S. , using GPS collars that now include smaller dogs thanks to a new model. The results reveal a wide range: the most active pups can reach over 20, 0

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Walking Longer, Not Just More, Can Boost Heart Health

Walking is good for you, but how you walk might matter just as much as how often. A recent study looked at over 33, 000 adults in the UK and found that taking longer walks can be better for your heart than just racking up steps. The study found that people who took most of their steps in longer wal

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

Steps and Survival: How Walking Affects Hypertensive Adults

Ever wondered how many steps you should take daily if you're dealing with high blood pressure? A recent study explored this very question. Researchers looked into how many steps hypertensive American adults take each day and how that relates to their risk of death from any cause, as well as heart-re

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