Got a naturally steady gait? Research suggests you’re probably healthier—and might live longer—than those who can’t keep up.
Jennifer Cohen Mensfitness.com
If you live in a city—or if you’re always running 10 minutes late—you’re probably used to booking it between point A and point B. And good news: breezing past slower-moving walkers could be an indicator that you’ll live longer than they will, says Stephanie Studenski, MD, a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.
Studenski recently studied how walking speed relates to health and vitality. Her research suggests that fast walkers are naturally healthier than those who can’t keep up, especially among elderly people
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