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When Pain Keeps You from Walking, Start with the Cause

When Pain Keeps You from Walking, Start with the Cause

Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in mobility caused by weakening...
Pushing a Stroller While Running Won’t Wreck Your Knees—It May Even Reduce Injury Risk, Study Finds

Pushing a Stroller While Running Won’t Wreck Your Knees—It May Even Reduce Injury Risk, Study Finds

From New York’s Central Park to public spaces across South Korea, parents running while pushing strollers have become a familiar sight.
Letting Go of the Wheel: Finding Clarity, Culture, and Coastal Charm in Amalfi

Letting Go of the Wheel: Finding Clarity, Culture, and Coastal Charm in Amalfi

“The Amalfi Coast road is winding and congested, making it difficult to drive unless you are exceptionally skilled.
Walking 7,000 Steps a Day Isn’t Enough: Why Older Adults Need Targeted Strength Training

Walking 7,000 Steps a Day Isn’t Enough: Why Older Adults Need Targeted Strength Training

Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
The Inactivity Trap: Why Resting Your Painful Joints Makes You Weaker

The Inactivity Trap: Why Resting Your Painful Joints Makes You Weaker

Editor’s note: In Japanese orthopedics, specialists define "locomotive syndrome" as a condition where declining...
Step Up Your Pace: Four 10-Minute Walking Routines That Maximize Calorie Burn

Step Up Your Pace: Four 10-Minute Walking Routines That Maximize Calorie Burn

Walking is one of the most accessible and practical forms of exercise, requiring no specialized equipment or gym...
Why Muscle Loss Alone Doesn’t Explain Walking Difficulties in Older Age

Why Muscle Loss Alone Doesn’t Explain Walking Difficulties in Older Age

As people age, a frequent refrain is, “I’ve lost muscle. ” They are not entirely wrong.
When the Crosswalk Feels Too Short: The Quiet Signs of Mobility Decline

When the Crosswalk Feels Too Short: The Quiet Signs of Mobility Decline

In the field of Japanese orthopedics, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a condition where...
The Illusion of Decline: Nearly Half of Older Adults Gain Cognition and Mobility

The Illusion of Decline: Nearly Half of Older Adults Gain Cognition and Mobility

Do you know someone past 70 who seems sharper than they used to be? Or an octogenarian who still strides briskly around...
The 'Sixth Vital Sign': How Your Walking Pace Predicts Longevity and Health

The 'Sixth Vital Sign': How Your Walking Pace Predicts Longevity and Health

Walking is one of the most accessible forms of physical activity, known to elevate heart rate, boost metabolism, and...