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Where did 10,000 steps a day come from?

There is a general consensus amongst fitness enthusiasts that if an individual wants to stay healthy, they need to walk about 10,000 steps a day. People across the globe have accordingly been adjusting their target of daily steps on fitness trackers to this number. Scientific studies based on fitness have also been conducted to check the validity of the claim that walking 10,000 steps will ensure good health. How did this belief come into being? Is there any truth behind it or is it just another myth?

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Cleveland Clinic and app developer FitNow, Inc.  have launched the Cleveland Clinic Diet app, which offers health and diet advice built upon evidence-based nutrition science and clinical success, paired with a comprehensive food and fitness tracker.

28 Jun 2024

Global physical inactivity rises, challenging 2030 reduction targets

Researchers analyzed data from 163 countries to investigate global physical inactivity trends from 2000 to 2022. They found an increase from 23.4% to 31.3%, indicating challenges in meeting the 15% reduction target by 2030 set by global health bodies.

27 Jun 2024

Chronic loneliness associated with higher stroke risk independent of depressive symptoms or social isolation

Researchers determined the relationship between loneliness and incident stroke risk in the United States.

27 Jun 2024

Study reveals exercise and GLP-1 RA combination preserves bone health during weight loss

Combining exercise with GLP-1 RA liraglutide results in significant weight loss while preserving bone health in adults with obesity.

27 Jun 2024

Continuous sports participation linked to better mental health in adults

Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds.

26 Jun 2024

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Study finds women lost more of their body weight on average with semaglutide than men

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the semaglutide treatment effect in people with obesity and heart failure with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction program that included individuals with diabetes mellitus, stratified by biological sex.

26 Jun 2024

Dietary fiber promotes beneficial conversion of tryptophan by gut bacteria

We get healthy dietary fibres from consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But why are the fibres so good for us? A team of researchers has discovered that dietary fibres play a crucial role in determining the balance between the production of healthy and harmful substances by influencing the behavior of bacteria in the colon.

26 Jun 2024

Researchers to investigate the link between breastfeeding and lower breast cancer risk

Researchers will investigate the relationship between breastfeeding and breast cancer, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.

26 Jun 2024

Brain processes immediate goals faster than distant ones

How does our brain distinguish between urgent and less urgent goals? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Icahn School of Medicine in New York have explored how our brain remembers and adjusts the goals we set ourselves on a daily basis.

25 Jun 2024

Positive emotion skills improve health care workers' well-being

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already rising rates of burnout among American health care workers.

24 Jun 2024

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of heart failure that has had few therapeutic options.

24 Jun 2024

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Researchers review the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis and management of diabetes mellitus.

24 Jun 2024

Walking and education intervention significantly reduces recurrence of low back pain

Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine the clinical efficacy and cost-efficiency of the WalkBack personalized, walking, and educational intervention program in preventing lower backache recurrence among Australians.

24 Jun 2024

12 months of heavy resistance training around retirement may have long-lasting benefits

Researchers investigated the long-term effects of varying intensities of supervised resistance training in retirement-age adults.

24 Jun 2024

Novo Nordisk presents key findings from semaglutide trials at ADA scientific sessions 2024

Novo Nordisk today announced the presentation of 34 abstracts highlighting the breadth of its portfolio at the upcoming 84th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

22 Jun 2024

Study shows high burden of arthritis symptoms in patients people with psoriasis

Early results of an international study examining the risk of arthritis for people with psoriasis have shown a high burden of joint symptoms in 712 patients – 25% of the total studied so far.

22 Jun 2024

Nutritious diet may protect against type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetics

A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. This association was observed also in individuals with a high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes.

22 Jun 2024

Study finds link between exposure to greenspace and lower risk of obesity-related cancer

A University of Queensland-led study has found a link between exposure to gardens and a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer.

20 Jun 2024

Exercise

Overview

Is it Safe to Exercise During Pregnancy?

Why You Should Exercise in the Morning

Wearable Fitness Trackers

Feature Articles

How Do Wearables Track Sleep?

How do wearable fitness trackers measure steps?

Tips on choosing a wearable fitness tracker

Types of sensors in wearable fitness trackers

How to Reduce Muscle Soreness After Training

How Much Physical Activity Do Children Need?

Exercise and the Heart

The Effect of Sedentism on Mental Wellbeing

How Do Your Body and Mind Change When You Start Running?

The Importance of Core Strength for Overall Fitness

Latest Exercise News and Research

Natural compound found in olives can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss

Cleveland Clinic and FitNow launch comprehensive diet and health app

Global physical inactivity rises, challenging 2030 reduction targets

Chronic loneliness associated with higher stroke risk independent of depressive symptoms or social isolation

Study reveals exercise and GLP-1 RA combination preserves bone health during weight loss

Continuous sports participation linked to better mental health in adults

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Study finds women lost more of their body weight on average with semaglutide than men

Dietary fiber promotes beneficial conversion of tryptophan by gut bacteria

Researchers to investigate the link between breastfeeding and lower breast cancer risk

Brain processes immediate goals faster than distant ones

Positive emotion skills improve health care workers' well-being

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Walking and education intervention significantly reduces recurrence of low back pain

12 months of heavy resistance training around retirement may have long-lasting benefits

Novo Nordisk presents key findings from semaglutide trials at ADA scientific sessions 2024

Study shows high burden of arthritis symptoms in patients people with psoriasis

Nutritious diet may protect against type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetics

Study finds link between exposure to greenspace and lower risk of obesity-related cancer

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Exercise

Overview

Feature Articles

How Do Wearables Track Sleep?

How do wearable fitness trackers measure steps?

Tips on choosing a wearable fitness tracker

Types of sensors in wearable fitness trackers

How to Reduce Muscle Soreness After Training

How Much Physical Activity Do Children Need?

Exercise and the Heart

The Effect of Sedentism on Mental Wellbeing

How Do Your Body and Mind Change When You Start Running?

The Importance of Core Strength for Overall Fitness

Latest Exercise News and Research

Revolutionizing Life Science: An Interview with SCIEX on ASMS, the SCIEX 7500+ System, and AI-Driven Quantitation

From Discovery Biology to ELRIG Chair

Breathing New Life into Diagnostics: Plasmion's SICRIT Technology

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