Is it true that … you need to take 10,000 steps a day to be healthy?

The common belief that walking 10,000 steps daily is essential for health originated from a 1960s pedometer marketing campaign rather than medical research. Jack McNamara from the University of East London notes that while the specific threshold lacks scientific evidence, research confirms general health benefits. Separately, new innovative products and services are being introduced to provide smart ways for owners to ensure their pets remain happy and healthy throughout the current season and beyond.