People walk 1 mile more if wearing pedometer - MSNBC

A $20 fitness gadget stood up to multiple research studies, helping people walk an additional mile each day — but only if they logged their steps.

Those who did lowered their blood pressure and lost a few pounds, an analysis found.

Pedometers, also called step counters, clip to a belt or waistband and count the steps the wearer takes during the day. They range in price from $5 to $60, with simple yet reliable models costing around $20...