Imagine you are walking across your living room when, suddenly, you stumble. Maybe you catch yourself or maybe you don’t. For many older adults, a simple misstep can lead to a devastating fall.

The way aging is assessed is undergoing a shift as researchers uncover a simple but revealing physical test. Traditional fitness measures such as endurance and strength have long been used to evaluate ...

While toe-walking can aid individuals with specific muscle or neurological conditions, scientific evidence indicates it's less efficient and potentially harmful for healthy adults. This gait disrupts ...