Dementia risk could be linked to walking speed, study suggests
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A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts discuss how the link could facilitate earlier diagnoses.
"Up to 45% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle factors." Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
The investigators measured participants' walking speed and performed cognitive tests every two years.
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