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 ...

In a study published in JAMA, researchers studied almost 17,000 healthy American and Australian adults over age 65 for a seven-year period. Study participants took cognitive tests every two years that ...

Walking has long been celebrated as one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise. For years, we’ve been told to aim for that magic number of 10,000 steps a day, but here’s the twist: it’s ...

Walking becomes cardio when your heart rate rises, and the simplest way to make that happen is by picking up speed. Aim for a brisk pace that makes you breathe harder but still allows short ...

A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and bradycardia (very ...

As much as 24% of the global older adult population faces issues related to frailty. Past studies have shown that frailty can heighten a person’s chance of developing cognitive impairment and dementia ...

Slow walking has challenged conventional wisdom about exercise intensity and weight loss, particularly for women in their post-menopausal years, with recent scientific findings revealing surprising ...

30-minute walking routine uses brisk pace changes to burn more calories than jogging after 40, and stays joint-friendly.

It's no secret that walking is wonderful for the body and mind. Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, but also offers a host of health benefits — from improving cardiovascular health and ...

Heather Viola, DO, assistant professor of general internal medicine at Mount Sinai, explains that a typical Japanese walking routine alternates between three minutes of fast-paced walking and three ...

This classic indoor exercise machine has some tricks up its sleeve. Here are four workouts, for runners and walkers, to get ...