Walking at a brisker pace could slash the risk of heart rhythm problems, according to a study. The findings “suggest brisk walking may be a safe and effective exercise to reduce arrhythmia”, which ...

There's no doubt about it: Walking is great for your heart. It helps with many underlying risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol, weight gain and chronic stress, to name a few.

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 ...

An uneven stride might be more than just a quirk – it could be an early indicator of something requiring medical attention. The way you walk tells a story about your neurological well-being long ...

New research found that walking at an average or brisk pace could lower the risk of heart rhythm issues. It's estimated that atrial fibrillation, the most common type of arrhythmia, will affect 12.1 ...

There are few things more quintessentially human than the way we walk. Millions of years of evolution primed our anatomy and physiology for walking upright on two legs, freeing our arms for other ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Hong Yeo holds the wearable electronic device made of more than 170 thin, flexible sensors that measure foot pressure — a key metric for determining whether someone is off-balance. [Photos by Joya ...

Gait apraxia is characterized by difficulty coordinating and initiating the movement of walking. It is distinct from lower limb apraxia, which may affect motor function of the lower limbs more ...