Speeding up your normal walking pace can help your body function better, researchers say.
, this device—which looks like a very long yoga mat—is flat on the ground and features pressure sensors that can measure speed and walking patterns.
Researchers discovered that those with the slowest walking speed showed accelerated aging across the various biomarkers, as well as a reduction in total brain volume, showing that that walking speed can affect both physical and cognitive health. “Gait speed is not only an indicator of aging, but also an indicator of lifelong brain health,” she said.
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