Even more than strength or mobility, recent research says you need to look to your balance to determine longevity.

Gait speed testing might improve decisions about treatment intensity for people 75 years or older with blood cancer, say researchers. "The additional information this simple clinical test reveals ...

Recent research highlights gait speed — the pace at which a person walks — as an important predictor of mobility, independence, and even longevity. Many experts now consider gait speed the “sixth ...

Falling is one of the biggest risks older adults face. As you age, your body doesn’t move the way it used to. You might lose strength, your vision may fade, and your balance becomes harder to maintain ...

Recent investigations have underscored the intricate interplay between cognitive function and gait performance in older adults. As age advances, subtle deficits in executive function, attention and ...

East Hanover, NJ – December 16, 2024 – Kiran Karunakaran, PhD, research scientist in the Center for Mobility and Rehabilitation Engineering and director of the Balance Assessment and Training ...

Under the business model Fujitsu Uvance, Fujitsu is building an ecosystem of Uvance Partners that will apply data and AI towards the resolution of social issues. Through co-creation with these ...

Falls among older adults represent an important health challenge, and two recent studies show that falls can be predicted and recovery improved for this specific group. A Stanford University study ...

Balance issues in older adults can stem from various causes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment for any underlying conditions, along with preventive measures, can help reduce fall risks and serious ...