Study: Association between subjective walking speed and metabolic diseases in individuals with obesity: a cross-sectional analysis. Image Credit: Arnav Pratap Singh/Shutterstock.com A study published ...

For decades, we have known that the way you walk, in particular your walking speed, is tied to your health. One study has even proposed that it be considered a vital sign, much like heart rate and ...

For years now, walking has gradually gained a posse of devoted supporters who cherish the ritual for both physical and mental health reasons. Going on a walk activates your vascular system, increases ...

Speed walking is a simple exercise that requires no special equipment other than a good pair of shoes. It improves ...

Dementia impacts nearly seven million older adults in the U.S. But the devastating condition often progresses slowly, making it difficult to know if a loved one is struggling early on. However, recent ...

In recent years, neuroscience has increasingly shed light on the unexpected connections between physical health and cognitive function. A large-scale study of nearly 17,000 older adults has revealed a ...

Turning those leisurely strolls into a power walk can actually help you live longer. Science has backed this with new studies and we’ve backed the how to with a decade of coaching, so let’s help you ...

In fact, one Risk Analysis study found that women who go for regular brisk walks tend to have lower body mass indexes than ...

Respiratory muscle strength and balance are strong predictors of walking speed in older adults at day care communities who do not have muscle loss (sarcopenia), a new study finds. The results ...

Slight changes in the way a person walks, like slowing down or developing a variable stride, could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Previous studies have linked walking speed in the elderly with ...