We all know that walking is good for our total body wellness, but a new study suggests that regular walking at a brisk pace may help to greatly increase your life expectancy. According to a new study based on data collected from more than 400,000 adults in the United Kingdom, there exists a clear link […]
Walking Speed Could Indicate Dementia Risk
A slow walking speed may be indicative of cognitive decline, according to new research. For the study, researchers studied 128 elderly adults who had displayed evidence of impaired memory. Nearly half (48%) of patients displayed a buildup of beta amyloid proteins in their brain, a common hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers compared the walking speed of […]
