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10,000 steps a day: The history, myth, and health benefits
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

Walking 10,000 steps (roughly 5 miles or 8 km) each day is often touted as the ticket to better health. But is 10,000 steps truly a magic number? Where did it come from, and do you need that many steps to stay healthy?

Health Longevity

Why foot health matters more as you age: Mobility, balance, fall prevention and staying independent for life
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

Your feet support every step you take. As we age, subtle changes in foot strength, structure, circulation, and sensation can quietly ripple outward, affecting balance, confidence, walking speed, joint health, and long‑term independence.

General Studies

Limitations of walking studies
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

After reviewing a wide range of research on walking, one theme keeps emerging: the evidence strongly supports the health benefits of walking, but it also comes with important limitations. Understanding these limitations helps us at Walks4all interpret results responsibly and avoid oversimplifying what the studies actually prove.

General Studies

Understanding health research: Which study types give the best evidence?
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

This guide explains the most common types of health studies, what they're suitable for, and how to assess the strength of the evidence, which is especially useful when you're reading studies on the health benefits of walking.

Words relating to walking health and wellbeing

General

Glossary of terms for walking, health and wellbeing (A - Z)
By: Andrew Forrest - January 2026

In our walking for health and wellbeing articles, we sometimes use research and health terms that can feel a bit technical. This glossary explains those words in plain English, so you can quickly look up what something means and understand the evidence and advice more easily.

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