LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name. The 71-year-old retiree starts each morning ...

You know what’s great about walking? You’re probably already doing it. Maybe it’s a lap around the block with your neighbor, a few extra steps at the grocery store when you forget where you parked ...

Longer walks pack a bigger punch, research finds. On average, Americans take just under 5,000 steps a day. It’s a concerning number, given that public-health researchers consider a daily step count of ...

Here’s a new life hack to help keep the grim reaper at bay. Research out today seems to have pinned down the best length for a life-extending walk. Scientists at the University of Sydney and others ...