Faster Fitness: Walking Speed Can Reflect- And Affect- Your Aging
May 14, 2025
Now that we’re approaching summer and with it, the warmer weather, there’s very little excuse for not getting outside for a stroll, even if only for a short period. As we’ve highlighted in numerous previous posts, the health rewards from just a short outdoor walk can be significant. Some obvious…
One Step Ahead: The Benefits From Walking More Steps
March 19, 2025
Have the longer days and warmer weather inspired you to tie up your laces and get outside walking again? As we’ve continuously said, any physical movement is better than being sedentary, and the more you move, the better you’ll feel, especially if you’re outside surrounded by nature. So whether your…
Stride And Stroll: How To Continue Walking This Winter
January 1, 2025
We’re at that time of year when the days are short (and likely cold), precipitation may be in the air, and your food consumption may have gone up with all of the holiday goodies and gatherings. Your head may know that it’s critical to keep physically active but your heart…
All Walks Of Life: The Connection Between Walking And Life Expectancy
November 20, 2024
If you’re heading out for your daily walk, or contemplating going for a walk later today, you’re already in good standing. As you likely know, and as we have covered in previous agebuzz posts, walking is an easy, accessible, and inexpensive way for you to stay active and healthy, especially…
Speed Up: What Your Walking Speed Reveals About Your Health:
October 16, 2024
Are you one of the slower ones or the speedier ones? When you go out for a walk, do you need help keeping up with others, or does the pace of your walking companions hold you back? Ultimately, does it matter whether you walk slowly or quickly? We all know…
Leg Work: Now Is The Ideal Time To Be Out Walking
May 1, 2024
With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, the message is clear: If at all possible, it’s time to get out and about, and get those legs moving again. We’ve extolled the health benefits of regular walking for years. As a good review, a recent post from the…