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Topic- Walking
Tech Talk: A bionic leg made for walking
A neuroprosthetic interface allows a bionic leg to be fully responsive to the human nervous system, a new report suggests. The interface, made of surgically constructed agonist-antagonist muscle pairs that restore natural proprioception (the ability to sense limb position and movement), resulted in improved walking control in a clinical trial involving 14 people with below-the-knee amputation. The findings suggest that even partial reinstatement of neural signaling may be sufficient to enable improvements in neuroprosthetic functionality.
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Stats: Sitting less curbs blood pressure by 3.5 points
A recent study found that a health coaching intervention successfully reduced sitting time for a group of older adults by just over 30 minutes a day. Study participants also showed meaningful improvements in blood pressure, comparable to the effect of other interventions focused on physical activity. The intervention, called I-STAND, could be implemented easily in various active-aging settings.
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Walking, reminiscing boost brain health in older Black adults
An Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) research program that enlists older Black adults to walk through and reminisce about historically Black neighborhoods in Portland -- which now look very different after rapid change through gentrification -- may help improve cognitive function, a new study finds. The findings may have particular relevance for seniors centers, area agencies on aging and other community-based settings.
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Daily walking curbs adverse effects of bedrest in the hospital
As little as 25 minutes a day of slow walking seems to be enough to counter the detrimental physical effects of bedrest on older hospital patients, according to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence. For optimal improvements in physical function, around 50 mins/day of slow walking or around 40 mins of combined physical activities, such as 20 minutes of resistance bands with around 20 minutes of aerobic activity, are the most effective.
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Stats: Biological age of brisk walkers up to 16 years younger
A study of genetic data from more than 400,000 UK adults revealed a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological age. Confirming a causal link between walking pace and leucocyte telomere length (LTL) -- an indicator of biological age -- the Leicester-based researchers estimate that a lifetime of brisk walking could lead to the equivalent of 16 years younger biological age by midlife. It's another strong reason to encourage brisker walking, when feasible, particularly in independent living settings.
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Seven walking strategies can benefit people with Parkinson's
Various strategies can help people with Parkinson's who have difficulty walking, but a recent study found that many of those affected have never heard of or tried these strategies. It's worth informing members and residents with Parkinson's, as well as their caregivers and rehabilitation specialists, about the study findings.
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