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Excercise May Help Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss
Moderate weekly activity showed benefits even a year after routine was stopped, study says

Walkable Neighborhoods Keep the Pounds Off
Older, densely populated areas get people moving, study finds

Walking Golf Course Affects Swing, Performance
Over time, players less able to transfer weight on shots, so being in shape can improve scores

Cane Use May Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait support translated into 10% average decrease in lateral load on joint, study finds

Health Tip: Walking for Exercise
Suggestions for doing it correctly

Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From Walking
More than half taking naftidrofuryl, a blood vessel medication, improved distances 50%

Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help
Rehab with therapist had more benefit than those using robotic devices, study finds

Exercise, Counseling Benefits Depressed Heart Failure Patients
Aerobic workouts, counseling therapy boosted physical ability, lessened melancholy

Special Treadmill Helps Stroke Patients Regain Normal Gait
Harness offers partial support as patients re-learn to walk

Balance in Old Age Tied to Brain Changes
Monitoring white matter levels may assist early identification of walking problems