Walking

Walking is great for health, but more isn't always better. Experts explain how to balance step counts, avoid joint strain, and walk smarter

Updated On: 30 Apr 2026 | 6:58 PM IST

Social media has made fitness advice more accessible than ever, but a review has raised concerns about the accuracy and quality of online fitness content

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that people aim for about 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk walking, or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise

Updated On: 08 Jan 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

A decade-long study finds even one day of walking each week can lower mortality risk, showing that every step counts for better health

Updated On: 22 Oct 2025 | 2:29 PM IST

Sweet tooth but worried about calories? A doctor reveals how walking during work calls lets him enjoy gulab jamuns daily without gym guilt-here's how you can try it too

Updated On: 22 Sep 2025 | 1:23 PM IST

Experts explain the unique benefits of walking at different times of day, and why consistency matters most

Updated On: 22 Aug 2025 | 3:38 PM IST

The city has turned its shopping malls into indoor walking and jogging tracks every morning to encourage people not to give up on exercise during the scorching summer months - an idea worth emulating

Updated On: 15 Aug 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

A global study finds that walking 7,000 steps daily can significantly reduce the risk of death by heart disease, diabetes, dementia and more, offering a practical alternative to the 10,000-step target

Updated On: 24 Jul 2025 | 11:30 AM IST

Think you need 10,000 steps for good health? Doctor says smart walking, realistic goals, and consistency matter more

Updated On: 22 Jul 2025 | 12:26 PM IST

A new study finds people who walk more than 100 minutes daily have a 23 per cent lower risk of developing chronic low back pain compared to less active peers

Updated On: 07 Jul 2025 | 2:28 PM IST

Research shows that light walking for 2 minutes after every 20 minutes of sitting may significantly lower post-meal blood sugar levels

Updated On: 21 May 2025 | 2:30 PM IST

Fitness trackers have bolstered the case for even light exercise. The persistent mystery, though, is which movements matter the most

Updated On: 24 Aug 2019 | 11:54 PM IST

Step counts are a simpler, more concrete and convenient measure of physical activity

Updated On: 08 Jun 2019 | 11:57 PM IST

Neurological and cognitive disorders remain a highly ignored health concern in India to date

Updated On: 09 Sep 2017 | 9:16 PM IST