One walking habit could signal a healthier brain after 80, scientists say

Older adults identified as "super movers" are about half as likely to develop cognitive impairment than their peers. That’s according to a recent study led by Stony Brook Medicine in New York, which evaluated the cognitive function of 4,000 adults 80 and over who participated in multiple aging and longevity studies over several years. Among this group, 6% to 10% were classified as super movers, which means they walk at a much faster pace than others of the same age and gender — at speeds compara