According to McMaster researchers on aging, walking speed could be considered a vital sign of sorts for seniors. Measuring it ...

Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

Discover why gait speed and joint range of motion are the ultimate predictors of longevity, and how five minutes of targeted ...

A new study from the University of Texas at Galveston finds that walking is an excellent predictor of readmission risk for those over 65. The study attached pedometers to 111 senior citizens at the ...

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 could ...

It’s lunchtime, your friend checks their Fitbit with a smug grin—12,000 steps already—while you wonder if your 3,200 even count. Most of us have heard the “10,000 steps a day” rule. But that number ...

ELYRIA, Ohio — The Elyria Parks and Recreation Department has introduced a new walking program specifically designed for seniors, running through May 2. The I LOVE WALKING Club, part of the city’s ...