4,000 is a healthy number — Harvard Gazette

4,000 is a healthy number — Harvard Gazette

Getty Images Health Step study: 4,000 counts for a lot Study of older women finds lower disease risk for those who hit that number once or twice a week Mass General Brigham Communications October 22, 2025 3 min read How many steps do you need to reap health benefits? A new study by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham examined 13,547 older women, comparing their step counts over a …