Paralyzed patients walk again thanks to deep brain stimulation
Two patients paralyzed due to partial spinal cord damage were able to walk again thanks to deep brain stimulation therapy. ...
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Longevity: here is the life time that can be gained by walking an hour
A study confirms that walking just one hour a day improves life expectancy. THE ESSENTIAL The most active people have ...
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Many arguments for Nordic walking
For years, the French Athletics Federation has been encouraging all French people to discover the benefits of Nordic walking, whatever ...
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Running or walking to get fit: which is better?
Should you run or walk to optimize your efforts? THE ESSENTIAL Running burns more calories in less time and quickly ...
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Shin Splints: Outdoor Walking Workout May Ease Pain
A short outdoor walking workout could provide relief for runners suffering from stubborn, painful shin splints. THE ESSENTIAL Common among ...
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The winning triplet of physical exercise: walking, cycling and swimming
It doesn't matter what physical activity is done, as long as it is done at least 3 times a week, ...
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Heart: How many steps should you climb per day to extend your life expectancy?
Climbing at least 50 steps a day can significantly reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. THE ESSENTIAL Cardiovascular ...
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Back pain: 5 tips to reduce pain through walking
Macquarie University researchers who have shown that walking helps combat chronic and recurring back pain have shared tips to make ...
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Back pain: walking regularly halves recurrences
Walking regularly is an effective way to reduce back pain as well as recurrences of lower back pain. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Weight loss: here is the walking pace to adopt to lose weight as quickly as possible
More than the number of steps, it is the pace of walking that is important for increasing metabolic expenditure and ...
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Diabetes: a connected sock to prevent foot ulcers?
Korean researchers have developed a connected sock that detects walking problems linked to cardiovascular and diabetic complications. THE ESSENTIAL Korean ...
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Cardiovascular diseases: walking 10,000 steps per day is really beneficial
A new study confirms that walking between 9,000 and 10,000 steps per day is good for cardiovascular health. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Heart diseases: to avoid them, how many steps should you take after age 60?
It is usually recommended to walk 10,000 steps per day to maintain good health. An American study has shown that ...
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Brain: a walk in nature helps regain concentration
Walking in nature, without distraction, would improve attention span. THE ESSENTIAL Walking in nature, without distraction, improves our attention span. ...
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Osteoarthritis: what if you did Nordic walking?
Walking in the open air with poles that allow you to project yourself forward more quickly is the principle of ...
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Fractures: Having difficulty walking a kilometer can predict risk
Having difficulty walking a mile could be indicative of an increased risk of fracture, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Stop smoking: this activity makes you stop wanting to smoke in 10 minutes
Ten minutes of walking is enough to reduce very strong urges to smoke tobacco. THE ESSENTIAL Tobacco use is the ...
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Brain: 3 sports that boost the cognitive functions of seniors
Playing golf or doing 6 km of Nordic walking or traditional walking helps improve the immediate cognitive function of older ...
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Diabetes: here’s how fast to walk to reduce your risks
A recent study indicates that brisk walking is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing type 2 ...
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Parkinson’s: a patient walks almost normally again thanks to a “neuroprosthesis”
A “neuroprosthesis” made it possible to correct the walking disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease in a 62-year-old patient. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Surgery: walking 7,500 steps per day before an operation reduces complications
A study finds that walking more than 7,500 steps per day before surgery can cut the risk of postoperative complications ...
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Heart disease: climbing 50 steps per day reduces risk by 20%
Climbing 50 flights of stairs every day could significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, according to a new study ...
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Hypertension: 3,000 more steps per day lowers the blood pressure of seniors
A new study from the University of Connecticut finds that walking an extra 3,000 steps, and reaching at least 7,000 ...
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4,000 steps a day are enough to reduce the risk of death
From 4,000 daily steps, the risk of death from all causes decreases significantly, according to a study on the benefits ...
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Stroke: a device connected to the ankle would make it easier to walk again after
© Shutterstock / GorodenkoffWe already knew about rigid exoskeletons capable of making patients walk again after a serious accident that ...
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Mental walk: should we trust this new fashion to fall asleep better?
© Shutterstock / ZolotarevsAccording to the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance, one in five French people suffers from insomnia. ...
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Here’s how often (accessible) to walk every day to fight sedentary lifestyle and its harmful effects on health
© ShutterstockWe know that a sedentary lifestyle is the enemy of our health, and concerns 95% of the French population! ...
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Alzheimer’s: what the way you walk reveals about your health
© ThinkstockIt's obvious: we don't all walk at the same speed, nor in the same way. And with age, it ...
Read moreWalk more to lose weight fast…
Walking to lose weight is not very realistic, but walking will allow you to maintain a stable weight (that's already ...
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A real health walk!
The health trails are yours! Originally, fitness trails were open-access gym trails, designed and checked by sports doctors, and installed ...
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