Fast walking past 80 protects memory, researchers find

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Renaissance School of Medicine found that seniors who maintain a fast walking pace even past the age of 80 are less likely to suffer memory problems and cognitive decline. Walking speed turns out to be a simple, measurable indicator of brain health. Regular brisk walking may therefore help preserve mental sharpness in old age.

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