3 injuries: How people get hurt while walking the dog
New research looks at the dog-walking injuries that send people to the ER. One of them is traumatic brain injury.
Is better brain performance when walking a sign of ‘super-aging’?
The brain performance of some older adults improves when they combine a cognitive task with walking. Could this be a sign of a super-ager?
Ankle exoskeleton algorithm adapts to speed and gait
An ankle exoskeleton algorithm can seamlessly respond to changes between walking and running, report researchers.
Thigh bone evolution got dinos up on two feet
Researchers have charted the evolution of the leggy alterations that allowed dinosaurs and birds to stand on their own two feet.
Activity tracker data can shed light on heart health
Activity trackers not only count your steps, they can also obtain metrics associated with your general physical and cardiovascular health.
Exoskeleton boot steps into the real world without a tether
A new boot-like robotic exoskeleton that increases walking speed and reduces effort has made its untethered debut outside the lab and into the real world.
Kids who walk to school are more likely to stay active
Kids who walk or bike to school are more likely to stay active later, research finds. Urban design can encourage this kind of “active commuting.”
Kids who walk to school are more likely to stay active
Kids who walk or bike to school are more likely to stay active later, research finds. Urban design can encourage this kind of “active commuting.”
Smart insole checks fall risk for people with Parkinson’s
A new, simple-to-install smart insole that fits into any shoe can help determine fall risk for people with Parkinson’s disease, researchers report.
‘Digital human’ teaches how to walk and protect your knees
A digital human offers clues on how to use different muscles to ease pressure and protect your knees while you walk.