A new study suggests walking just 4,000 steps a day could be enough to lower one's risk of death by up to 40%.

Women over 60 who got at least 4,000 steps a couple days a week had a lower risk of early death and heart disease in a recent ...

A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day ...

Older women who clock up 4,000 steps a day just once or twice a week cut their chance of early death by 26%, research ...

Older women who achieved at least 4,000 steps per day for just one or two days each week showed significantly lower risks of ...

American researchers found that those who took 4,000 steps on 1 or 2 days a week had a 27% reduction in the risk of ...

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Walking has never been hotter. Whether it’s walking clubs, fitness walkers advocating the health benefits on social media, or just the growing realization that taking a walk is a great way to get the ...

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Keep reading to learn more about the best walking shoes for women over 50 years old.

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