However recent research suggests that a slowed gait might be more than just a sign of getting older—it could be an early ...

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is one of the few reversible causes of dementia in older adults and accounts for approximately 6% of all dementias. The cardinal sign of NPH is a hypokinetic ...

Aging can impair people's ability to maintain their balance while walking, increasing the risk for falls and injuries. One ...

People who claim changes in strength or gait are the best indicators of aging ... measure of aging" than other physical markers, urging older people to practice balance exercises to stay healthy.

A team of researchers from the University of Maine has created a new wearable device that helps older adults walk more steadily and confidently—by guiding the movement of their arms. As people age, ...

Sarcopenia significantly increased the risk of cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM), and death in middle-aged and older adults. A study of 413,326 ...