Is Walking a Miracle Cure for Active and Healthy Aging?
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walking, healthy aging, miracle curve, active agingAbstract
Walking is the most basic and common means of locomotion. Walking requires integration and good level of different physical and mental components and processes. Several factors, including the inverse relationship with aging and the level of physical activity, may alter the level of functionality of these components. Walking has many benefits; It may help improve heart health, aid stroke recovery, reduce pain, and improve physical function. In addition, the presence of chronic conditions such as sarcopenia, cognitive disorders, and specific changes in frontal brain structures associated with the aging process may also affect the individual's walking pattern. Additionally, walking performance requires integration with the environment and requires reasonable levels of balance, agility, and cognitive skills. Deterioration in walking pattern causes an increase in the risk of falling along with a decrease in agility and balance levels. Incorporating walking into daily routines does not require expensive equipment or elaborate plans. With your comfortable shoes, go outside and embrace the joy of movement. Start with short walks and continue increasing the duration and intensity as you improve your fitness. The good news is that any walking activity is better than no walking activity, and walking is the easiest way to get started. Walking is so good for us that it is called a miraculous cure. To achieve these goals, the scientific literature has been reviewed and some information about the benefits of walking has been compiled to inform and motivate you.References
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