In a study published in JAMA, researchers studied almost 17,000 healthy American and Australian adults over age 65 for a seven-year period. Study participants took cognitive tests every two years that ...

If there’s one activity that deserves its shiny health halo, it’s walking. It’s a low-impact activity that breaks up dreaded sedentary time. It’s free to do, and it even helps you manage everything ...

According to McMaster researchers on aging, walking speed could be considered a vital sign of sorts for seniors. Measuring it ...

It's long been known that regular exercise, and in particular walking, is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, but a newly published research review suggests that how fast you walk also ...

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 ...

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 ...

A neuroscientist has claimed there could be a link between your normal walking speed and how quickly you can think and ...

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 ...

A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and bradycardia (very ...

While it's known that regular walking can help you ward off diabetes, a new study attempts to quantify the speed that maximizes the exercise's benefits. It turns out a little extra pep may go a long ...