How Can a Few Steps Tell You More Than a Full Checkup?
In this episode, I dive into the fascinating concept of gait speed as an often-overlooked vital sign for assessing health, especially in older adults. I share groundbreaking research from the 1980s that found a strong link between walking speed and longevity—showing that faster walkers tend to have a significantly lower risk of death. I also break down the complexity of walking, from brain coordination to spinal cord functions, and explain why it’s much more than just putting one foot in front of the other. Tune in as I show you how something as simple as timing your walk can reveal powerful…
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