Over the last decade, smartphones have become ubiquitous not just for sending texts and staying abreast of news, but also for monitoring daily activity levels. Among the most common, and arguably the ...

Getting out for a walk is one of the best steps you can take for your health. It may just be the easiest way to get a cardiovascular workout that boosts your metabolism, burns calories and improves ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches on the market in terms of both overall design and functionality. However, if you are planning ...

Tracking your daily steps is a simple yet effective way to monitor your physical activity and stay motivated toward your fitness goals. Whether you're aiming to lose weight, boost your fitness, or ...

Findings from a recent study found that walking more—especially aiming for around 7,000 steps per day—was linked to fewer depressive symptoms in adults. Every extra 1,000 steps per day correlated with ...

While Apple's built-in Activity app tracks your daily steps, it doesn't offer a way to display this information as a step count directly on your Apple Watch face. Fortunately, there's a simple ...

Google is adding native step tracking to Health Connect, changing its function from just a data hub for other apps. This marks a significant shift, as Health Connect will now be able to collect its ...

Google is officially adding a native step tracking feature to Health Connect. There’s a new banner within the app that explicitly confirms that Health Connect will track your phone’s steps for other ...