Walking changes vision
Walking leads to an increase in processing of peripheral visual input.... Read More...
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Looking at the way we walk can help predict cognitive decline
Gait disorders and slowed walking speeds may be useful indicators of future cognitive decline.... Read More...
Jogging and five other exercises ward off weight gain despite ‘obesity genes’
For those with a genetic predisposition to obesity, partaking in six specific types of exercise can help combat weight gain. Jogging, yoga, power walking, certain types of dancing and mountain climbing can help reduce BMI in those with a predisposition to obesity. Surprisingly, cycling, swimming, and games like Dance Dance Revolution did not counteract the genetic effects on obesity.... Read More...
Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems
Slower walking speed may be associated with the development of mobility disorders later in life. ... Read More...
Just an hour of weekly walking staves off disability
One hour of walking, or other physical activity, per week, significantly increases the likelihood of maintaining a disability-free status for up to 4 years in older people at risk for osteoarthritis. ... Read More...
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%.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
Simple Walking Test May Help Diagnose Dementia
Researchers report a simple walking test may help doctors to accurately diagnose the onset of dementia.... Read More...
Brain Network That Helps Babies Learn to Walk Identified
Researchers have identified a brain network that is involved in helping an infant learn to walk. Additionally, disruptions in the network may predict future risk of a child being diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...
Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke Patients Walk Significantly Better With Neural Stimulation
Researchers improve the ability to walk in patients with multiple sclerosis and stroke survivors with the help of functional electrical stimulation.... Read More...
How Walking Benefits the Brain
Researchers report on the neurological benefits of talking a walk.... Read More...
Can Virtual Reality Help Us Prevent Falls in the Elderly and Others?
Virtual reality system may help to detect and reverse balance impairments, researchers report.... Read More...