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·March 6, 2026·8 min read

Your Mindset is the Secret to Aging in Reverse

A decade-long study reveals that 45% of older adults actually improve over time—and your mindset might be the key to joining them.

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·February 11, 2022·2 min read

Slow Walk and Memory Issues May Predict Dementia Risk

Study suggests those who walk slowly and have memory problems are at double the risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·August 19, 2020·4 min read

The Role of Muscle Strength in Aging Cognitive Health

Handgrip strength correlates with cognitive function, attention, and psychomotor function in older men. No association was found between muscle mass and cognitive function.

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·October 11, 2019·5 min read

Slower walkers have older brains and bodies at 45

Slower walkers have accelerated aging in middle age, both physically and cognitively. Tests given to measure IQ, language, motor skills, and emotional control at age 3, can predict walking speed and thus accelerated aging during middle age.

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·July 23, 2019·3 min read

Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems

Slower walking speed may be associated with the development of mobility disorders later in life.

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·June 1, 2018·4 min read

Walking Faster Could Make You Live Longer

Researchers report walking at a brisk speed can help to increase your lifespan. The study reveals walking at a normal speed is associated with a 20% reduction for all cause mortality, and brisk walking reduced risks by 24%.

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·March 25, 2018·3 min read

Older Adults Who Have Slower Walking Speeds May Have Increased Dementia Risk

A new study reveals older adults with slower walking speeds are at an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·June 29, 2017·4 min read

Hippocampus Underlies the Link Between Slowed Walking and Mental Decline

A new study reports a connection between slowed walking speed and cognitive decline appears to arise in the right hippocampus. Researchers recommend older people may benefit if their doctors measure their walking speed and check for changes over time, which could be an early indicator of impending cognitive decline.