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While slowing down the aging process, expensive supplements and intricate exercise regimens are usually at the center stage. But new research suggests that the real secret might be much more straightforward — walking.A study in the Annals of Human Biology assessed data from 5,823 American adults and determined that at least 150 minutes of walking per week was associated with …

When most people think about staying fit after 60, the usual advice is to walk more, cycle, or maybe even jog. But a team of researchers at Harvard Medical School has pointed to an unexpected activity that could be even more effective for older adults: martial arts. And no, it’s not about throwing high kicks or sparring in a dojo …

Moving your body in new ways can nudge your brain to pay attention. That simple idea sits behind a growing fitness trend: walking backward, sometimes called “retro walking.” It’s not about showing off at the track. It’s about sharpening how you think while you move. Researchers have reported that when people walk backward, activity in the prefrontal cortex …

No matter your relationship with exercise, it’s probably been drilled into you that you should warm up before playing sport or doing a workout. But does that apply to walking workouts too? “It’s good to warm up before any type of exercise to promote proper movement mechanics and assist in preventing minor injuries that may occur when starting a workout …

Leading doctors are highlighting how an unusual walking technique could help boost memory and stave off dementia.  University of California, Los Angeles Drs Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko say that multiple studies have shown that walking backwards, or ‘retro walking’, may improve cognition and boost activity in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for decision-making, problem-solving and working …

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Walking is undeniably good for you, but as you age and lose strength and mobility, you may wonder if it’s worth lacing up your shoes and aiming for 10,000 steps. I spoke to Dian Griesel, a health scientist, counselor and podcaster, who is in her mid-60s so has first-hand experience of the challenges walking presents in later life, offering insights …

Walking is something most of us do every day, whether for fitness, commuting, or just clearing our heads. But what if this simple activity could actually help you burn more fat and even add years to your life? Fitness coach Dan Go shares in his September 16 Instagram post 7 cheat codes to make your walks smarter and more effective. …

Get the Well Enough newsletter by Emilie Lavinia and make sense of the wild world of wellness Get our wellbeing editor’s newsletter: Well Enough by Emilie Lavinia Get the Well Enough email by Emilie Lavinia Walking is an accessible form of movement with impressive health-boosting credentials; I think there is enough research available to safely make that statement. Treating 10,000 …

Good Job is Slate’s advice column on work. Have a workplace problem big or small? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Good Job, I am an assistant for a wealthy man who does much of his work at home. There are multiple times per day where I drop stuff off in his room and there …