How many steps do you need in a day? A new study has a surprisingly low answer

By Veronique Greenwood
Staff Writer, Health & Science

Step counts are a handy way to keep track of your physical activity. But that 10,000-step goal set by your fitness tracker isn't actually backed up by research, and recent findings suggest even lower numbers—much lower—can have a beneficial impact on your health.

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