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

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 ...

People can walk away their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes -- but only if they walk fast enough, a new report finds. Folks who walk at least 2.5 miles an hour appear to have a significantly lower ...

To incorporate this into your daily walks, try picking up your pace for a few minutes, then returning to your normal speed.

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 ...

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 ...

A neuroscientist has claimed there's a link between your walking speed and how quickly you process information and the tempo ...

A slower walk as you age has always been a warning sign of increasing frailty that could lead to falls and other disabilities, experts say. Emerging research in small groups of elderly subjects has ...

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 ...

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 ...

The dreadmill. The hamster wheel. The clothes hanger. Treadmills often get a bad rap, and many runners consider them an inferior way to train, but hear us out! Using a treadmill to practice run/walk ...