Provision of walking aids and related training for older adults in the emergency department may improve mobility and reduce ...

Older Americans who have difficulty walking may not have to suffer for long—it appears that many people improve their walking ability within two years, particularly those aged 53 to 70 years. Joe ...

A study found there is a notable link between older adults who have trouble walking and being at risk for fracture. The authors also found that the risk for fracture can increase depending on the ...

Walking is the simplest form of exercise that you can add to your routine and reap incredible health benefits. As one ages, staying active becomes more than just a lifestyle choice - it’s a necessity ...

Researchers found that 10 weeks of supervised outdoor walking or simple weekly reminders helped older adults lower frailty. Still, the improvements vanished after winter, highlighting the challenge of ...

Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence. Warning signs ...

Leonardo Da Vinci famously said, “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” He was amazed that such a seemingly small part of the human body could carry it for an entire ...

Redlining from the 1930s, marked minority and low-income neighborhoods as 'hazardous,' which influenced mortgage and insurance decisions. Results show that redlined areas have less greenspace and more ...