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The way someone walks could reveal if they have autism, a top health expert has revealed.  Professor Nicole Rinehart, who has worked as a clinical psychologist for the last 20 years and is based out of Australia, says that having an ‘odd gait’ is now listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a supporting diagnostic …

The many health benefits of walking are well-established: enhanced heart health, stronger muscles and bones, and improved mood and memory, just to name a few. [1] But there are many ways to get your steps in, and one method, known as high-intensity interval walking or “Japanese walking,” is going viral on TikTok. One content creator, @coacheugeneteo, says the walking technique …

A marine biologist has shared a glimpse into how epaulette sharks get around – using their pectoral and pelvic fins to walk along the seafloor.  “And that is why they are called ‘walking sharks’,” says Jacinta Shackleton on Instagram. Shackleton captured the remarkable video of a juvenile epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) exploring the reef while she was working at Lady Elliot Island eco resort on …

Richard Sagredo Walking just slightly faster helps older people stay active for longer, and stave off frailty. Taking just 14 steps per minute more than their usual pace led to “meaningful” improvements in physical well-being for seniors who were frail or at risk of becoming frail, according to new findings. The research team explained that frailty is a medically defined …

Walking just 14 more steps a minute could boost your health and protect against deadly diseases, a study suggests. Researchers at the University of Chicago tracked 102 frail adults — weaker individuals who are exhausted by little exercise — in their late 70s who were asked to do a 45-minute walking session three times a week. Over the four-month study, half …

‘Japanese walking’ and interval training: Ask our fitness columnist all about it  The Washington Post Why Japanese Walking Is the Low-Impact Workout That Works  Vogue Japanese walking, protein tips and wildfire smoke: The week in Well+Being  The Washington Post ‘Japanese walking’: Does the TikTok trend live up to the hype?  CTV News The Best 7-Day Interval Walking Plan for Beginners, Created by Certified Trainers  EatingWell …

Having a step count goal can encourage you to get outdoors, move your body and raise your heart rate. However, not every step you take during the day will be a fast-paced, outdoor stride. Are these slower steps still valuable to our health? You may like I asked Dr Milica McDowell, a doctor of physical therapy, exercise physiologist, and VP …

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Research suggests that walking, even less than 5,000 steps daily, reduces mortality risk, with greater benefits at higher step counts and intensity. Experts recommend incorporating walking into daily routines and climbing stairs to improve cardiovascular health. Aiming for 10,000 steps at a brisk pace can significantly lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Fitness enthusiasts are obsessed with …

Krista Catwood hates to exercise. “Some people get an endorphin rush — I don’t and it feels miserable,” Catwood, a 43-year-old mom in Oregon, tells TODAY.com. “Exercise can border on suffering.” As a drag and burlesque performer, Catwood says exercise should feel fun and silly. “There has to be a costume and accountability,” she says. Enter “Food Court 5000,” an …