Depending on a person’s fitness level, walking for 30 minutes five days a week or for longer periods over fewer days could have numerous health benefits. The highlighted box summarizes these ...

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 ...

Walking is great for your health, but interval walking training and aiming for a high step count offer different benefits.

Walking is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to boost physical and mental wellbeing, especially for older people. Whether you’re an experienced walker or just starting out ...

The findings were based on data from eight studies involving 20,152 people 18 and older whose walking was measured and whose health was tracked, on average, for more than six years.

For an older person walking 400 metres on level ground, it is reduced by more than 10%. This is comparable to the effects of a reduction in body weight of ten or six kilograms.

Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack lists the various reason why some older adults may begin to shuffle as they age. 3 months/99¢ a month SUBSCRIBE NOW Show Search Clear Search Query Submit Search ...

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 ...

F or people who walk frequently, choosing the right walking shoe is super important to prevent your feet from aching and developing or worsening painful foot conditions. But wearing the proper ...

It is official – dogs are good for older people’s health, according to new data from the State’s most comprehensive long-term study on ageing. The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Tilda ...