Older Adults With Faster Walking Pace Show Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline
A study published in the journal Neurology found that adults aged 80 and older with faster walking speeds had approximately 50% lower risk of developing cognitive impairment compared to those who walked more slowly, according to researchers. The findings, which drew on data from three large cohort studies, indicate that faster walkers also maintained better cognitive function despite having similar levels of dementia-related brain pathology.
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