Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

Walking becomes cardio when your heart rate rises, and the simplest way to make that happen is by picking up speed. Aim for a brisk pace that makes you breathe harder but still allows short ...

Early termination of the 6-minute walk test may be a practical and prognostic marker for severe adverse events in patients with COPD.

“Short, structured movement sessions have a massive impact on energy, blood sugar, and mood,” says Patty Brewton, an ...

Your lungs may be losing fitness without you knowing. Simple daily activities like walking and climbing stairs can reveal ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Going for a stroll can do wonders for your health. In fact, the benefits of walking are vast; studies ...

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New research looks into the importance of walking “bouts” in addition to step count when it comes to heart health. People who take less than 5,000 steps per day or walk in bouts of five minutes or ...

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) limits exercise capacity and impacts lifestyle. While treadmill exercise aids rehabilitation, the 6-Minute Walk Test (6 MWT) serves as a vital ...

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effects of various exercise interventions on the 6-min walk distance (6MWD) in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using network ...