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 ...

Are you always rushing or forever dawdling? Beyond indicating how late you are for an appointment, numerous studies suggest that the speed at which you walk directly correlates with the pace of ...

The average time it takes a person to walk one mile typically ranges from 15 to 22 minutes. This estimate is assuming that someone is walking at a moderate pace and on a relatively flat surface. For ...

As well as being born to run, humans are, of course, born to walk. It is one of the most natural human activities and, just like running, offers myriad physical and mental health benefits that shouldn ...

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 ...

Older adults who walked just a bit faster improved their aerobic capacity and maintained function over time. The study suggests even modest increases in walking pace — just 5% — can make a difference.

Walking is a fundamental form of locomotion, making it a crucial piece of a well-rounded movement system. But a casual stroll ...

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 ...