Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Julianne Bethea, 78, walks as part of the Club 300 senior walking club along the WB&A Trail this month in Glenn Dale, Maryland. - ...

As they age, people tend to slow down, but one group is defying the odds and proving that they may be better off for it. New research suggests that “super movers”—adults aged 80 years and older who ...

As a neurologist, Dr. Joe Verghese is all about finding creative strategies for a healthier brain — especially when it helps simplify his workout routine. "I don't always enjoy exercising, or the idea ...

Walking faster than usual is linked to a lower risk of cognitive decline. New research suggests “super movers” may be able to overcome age-related brain changes. Doctors say the findings make a case ...

You might assume that doing puzzles or other mental tests would be the way to gauge how well your brain is functioning. But as it turns out, how fast you walk may tell you a lot, too. A recent study ...

If you’ve ever been told you walk too fast, we have good news for you. A recent study published in the journal Neurology found that adults 80-plus who walk as fast as adults in their 40s and 50s have ...