If walking is beneficial for health, it really depends on the pace at which you walk. Better to have the speed of the hare than the slowness of the turtle, concludes an American study on the matter. Researchers at Boston Medical Center have found that walking at a slow pace is at greater risk for dementia. Another observation is that a strong grip would decrease the probability of having a stroke.
For the purposes of the experiment, 2,140 volunteers with an average age of 62 underwent brain scans. Their walking speed and grip strength were also measured. Eleven years later, the results presented at the annual meeting of the Academy of Neurology showed that 34 people suffered from dementia and 79 others had been victims of dementia. stroke(Stroke). >> To read also: Skiing: train with Nordic walking
Walking slowly: a warning sign of Alzheimer’s
Further research should be done to understand how walking speed and the onset of dementia are related. But, for specialists in Alzheimer’s disease, this experience has the merit of raising good questions: “are the difficulty in walking and the speed of walking physical signs that are the harbingers of other symptoms characteristic of the disease. Alzheimer’s disease? “Asks Dr. Marie Janson, Director of Development at the British Center for Research on Alzheimer’s. >> More info on Alzheimer’s disease: signs, treatments and progress.
In the absence of scientific explanations, we agree to recall the importance of a healthy lifestyle based on daily physical exercise and a balanced diet (rich in proteins, fibers, vitamins and calcium). In seniors, a recent study has shown that overeating (on average more than 2,100 calories per day) promotes cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer’s disease. >> To read also: Seniors: overeating hurts memory
