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Taking the stairs

It’s OK if you only hit 8,500 steps today — and sit while you work. Fitness myths, debunked.

Health

What makes 10,000 daily steps the magic number? Why does everyone at the office suddenly have a standing desk? Both have less to do with scientific evidence than you may think.

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