How many steps you really need to walk a day

Plus, on the menu tonight: Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Mashed Cauliflower.

March 6, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER March 6, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER How many steps do you log each day? 10,000 steps has long been the accepted benchmark and it's an admirable goal. But if you aren't getting there, we have good news. Research revealed the number of steps you need to walk each day to improve your health — and it's a much more attainable number.  Plus, are you always cold? Here are 9 possible medical reasons and when to see a doctor. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a walk and 15-second plank.   Walking every day can help improve your health — physical and psychological — in a multitude of ways. But exactly how many steps a day does it take to reap these benefits? The often-touted 10,000 steps per day is an admirable goal, but if that's not doable, research shows there is a much more attainable number that is enough to reap cardio benefits that reduce the progression of diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.   This number of steps per day will lengthen your lifespan. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Chicken thighs are less expensive and more tender than chicken breasts. This minimal-ingredient fall-off-the-bone chicken thigh dish is simple to prep, but makes an impressive meal. Serve it with ready-to-heat frozen mashed cauliflower or make a mashed potato-cauliflower blend using pre-made mashed potatoes.   Breakfast: Make-Ahead Breakfast Burrito Lunch: Veggie-Packed Sandwich Dinner: Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Mashed Cauliflower GET THE MEAL PLAN Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Woman shares struggle of living with obese spouse: 'I lost myself taking care of him' She felt love, embarrassment and anger. When he was mistreated, it hurt her soul. But she also lost herself as she focused on taking care of him. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Why am I always cold? 9 possible medical reasons and when to see a doctor Feeling cold is part of the human experience. Everyone's threshold for feeling cold is different, and some people are naturally more sensitive to it than others. But being constantly cold can be uncomfortable and leave you wondering if there's something medically wrong.   9 possible medical reasons why you feel cold all the time. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Boy, 11, had a 'ticking time bomb' in his brain. After almost dying, he's now grown and saving lives When the Logans learned their son had a dangerous tangle of blood vessels in his brain and there was little they could do, they felt stunned. They decided to change that. I tried Dakota Johnson's 'Madame Web' workout — and it's a routine we can all do at home Working out with The Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup taught me the power of a quick workout — even when you're training to become a superhero. 67 Easter side dishes, from glazed carrots to scalloped potatoes Bookmark these recipes now for Easter Sunday. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT