Walking Patterns May Shape Brain Health in Aging Adults

Simple changes in walking frequency and pace may be linked to better brain structure and cognitive function in older adults.

Regular walking sessions lasting at least 10 minutes at a steady pace may be associated with lower brain tissue damage and better cognitive performance in older adults, suggesting that how often and how briskly people walk could matter as much as how much they walk.

Study Details

This research focused on understanding how real-world physical activity infl…