Objectives To investigate associations between daily physical activity, activity intensity and step counts with incident cancer risk. Methods Prospective analysis of UK Biobank participants who wore ...

Older women who took 4,000 steps on just one or two days per week had a 27% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 26% ...

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 ...

Step aside, outdated exercise goals. For years, 10,000 steps has been promoted by fitness trackers, health apps and medical professionals as the gold standard for daily physical activity. But if that ...

New research indicates that older women who walked approximately 4,000 steps just once or twice weekly significantly lowered their risk of premature death by 26 per cent and heart disease by 27 per ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

As a fitness writer and mom, I'm always multitasking -- even when I'm working out. I prefer walking and running outdoors for ...

In the minds of many, weight loss is synonymous with gruelling hours at the gym, yet the paths to achieving a dream physique can be far more varied. Content creator Toogi, for example, managed to shed ...

Third Prize Winner: Plumb Line Staircase. Image Courtesy of Buildner The event invited designers to reflect on one of architecture's oldest and most symbolic elements: the stair. Beyond its functional ...

If you’re looking to stay healthy in older age, a new study has suggested the number of steps you take each week matters far more for your health than how often you actually do it. That’s according to ...