Older people who walk more are ‘less likely to have a heart attack or stroke’, suggests new research. The study of people aged 70 or older found that those who take fewer than 2,000 steps a ...

New robot helps old people with frailty to walk without fear of falls. 1mo. G etting on in years means not being as light on one's feet as in the past, but also, for some, ...

Quality of life is an important issue due to aging, and the satisfaction of elderly life in Korea is 6.1 out of 10, which is ...

Younger adults walking uphill saved 17.79 percent of their metabolic energy with the shorts, and older adults saved 10.48 percent of their energy with the shorts during level-ground walking.

New robotic shorts could transform the way older adults and frail people walk. Designed to improve mobility and independence, the WalkON shorts were created to be worn over everyday clothes and ...

In fact, doctors sometimes ask an older adult to walk for them so that they can note gait changes that might indicate problems. So, let’s look at some potential reasons for these changes ...

For people walking 2,500 steps, ... Dr. Morgan pointed out that approximately 2,500 steps is a 1.25-mile walk, a far more achievable goal for older people than a five-mile, ...

Playing golf may be just as healthy or better than Nordic walking for older people. BMJ Group. Journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine DOI 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001474. Keywords ...