Author Topic: Slow walking 'predicts dementia' 16 February 2012  (Read 822 times)

TheGUYuk

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Slow walking 'predicts dementia'    16 February 2012




Old news but is it true ???  maybe are hobby is doing more for us than we think  :-\  I enjoy walking but at the moment wish my health was better and a good walk always lifts the mood I find. :)





 Slow walking 'predicts dementia'

Does walking speed say anything about health?

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The speed someone walks may predict the likelihood of developing dementia later in life, according to researchers in the US.
 They also told a conference that grip strength in middle-age was linked to the chance of a stroke.
 The scientists said more studies were needed to understand what was happening.
 Experts said the findings raised important questions, but more research was needed.
 Suggestions of a link between slow walking speed and poor health have been made before.




http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17028712



 

paula

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Re: Slow walking 'predicts dementia' 16 February 2012
« Reply #1 on: 10:25:44, 08/02/13 »
I think they're still clutching at straws with all aspects of dementia.

My dad was a great walker and a clever man...very active in both body and mind, yet he developed dementia.

robstubbs

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Re: Slow walking 'predicts dementia' 16 February 2012
« Reply #2 on: 17:38:05, 08/02/13 »
I think the only thing to take note of in the above is 'more research is required'.  Everything else is speculation  :-\
Rob.

 

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