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One of the scariest unknowns for all human beings is how long you’ll live.
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Does it account for getting hit by a bus?
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It can even help you live longer!
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So lace up your sneakers, and get ready to head outdoors for a good old-fashioned walk.
But before you do, listen up.
The research shows that “slowness” is a telltale red flag of functional regress among older adults.
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Based on our findings, we can say that slowness of gait precedes this loss by several years.
This is an important result because it facilitates monitoring of the problem.
The study looked at 1,700 participants between the ages of 51 to 75.
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The studied individuals were required to stand on one leg for 10 seconds without the help of added support.
Every participant was given three tries.
One out of five participants failed the test.
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The likelihood of failing the balance test was heightened with age.
