Slight changes in the way a person walks, like slowing down or developing a variable stride, could be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Previous studies have linked walking speed in the elderly with ...

Walking patterns reveal more about health status than many realize. Subtle changes in stride, balance or foot placement may serve as early indicators of various medical conditions, often appearing ...

Difficulty walking up the stairs, thanks to the onset of a “shuffling” gait, has been linked to increased dementia risk. And a decline in gait speed alongside cognitive changes has been associated ...