A slower walk as you age has always been a warning sign of increasing frailty that could lead to falls and other disabilities, experts say. Emerging research in small groups of elderly subjects has ...

Your steps could say more about your brain than you think. A new study shows that changes in how you walk—especially how long each step is—may help flag early signs of Alzheimer's or other ...

Can our homes help detect brain changes? New research shows how digital sensing reveals subtle shifts in movement and cognition in everyday life, and can track disease progression.

Dementia symptoms can include balance and coordination problems that many dismiss as normal ageing, with experts warning these early physical signs should not be overlooked ...

Balance and coordination problems on stairs can be an early sign of dementia, according to leading charities Alzheimer ...

Walking is one of the body’s most fundamental movement patterns. The activity sets the stage for how well you can generate power in the gym and everyday life.

Alzheimer’s: New research suggests older adults at higher risk of Alzheimer's disease can slow cognitive decline by staying active. A study found that walking 3,000 to 5,000 steps daily appeared to ...