Why "Thinking While Walking" Works: The Science of Dual-Task Walking

Ideas often pop into your head while taking a walk. Thinking while walking helps clear your mind.Have you ever had that ...
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Hearing loss linked to slower, less stable dual-task gait in older adults

Cognitive and physical training can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) maintain or improve their ability to move and think simultaneously, but hearing ability and sex influence ...
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New assessment approach could personalize dual-task walking rehabilitation after stroke

Multitasking while walking—be it mentally drafting a grocery list or replying to a text message on a phone—is simply second nature to many. For stroke survivors with weakened mobility and cognitive ...
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Exercise That Challenges the Brain Beats Simple Workouts for Early Memory Loss

A network meta-analysis of 16 randomized trials finds that combined physical-cognitive exercise is the most effective ...
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Study reveals brain and body exercises boost cognitive and physical performance in seniors

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent study by biomedical engineers highlights the benefits of combining physical and cognitive exercises for aging adults. Conducted at Ohio's Activate Brain and Body Fitness ...