Walk : Science World Report

Jun 29, 2016 07:11 AM EDT

A 30-Minute Walk In A Natural Environment May Reduce Risks Of Depression, High Blood Pressure

A new study reveal that spending at least 30 minutes in a natural environment can reduce the risk of depression and high blood pressure.

Jan 08, 2016 07:57 AM EST

Tweak in Gene Expression May Have Allowed Our Ancient Ancestors to Walk Upright

Your feet allow you to run and jump and walk. Now, scientists have found that the only reason we have feet that allow us to walk upright is due to a genetic tweak that occurred long ago.

Dec 30, 2015 05:18 PM EST

Prosthetic Paws Help Dog Sit, Stand And Run

This dog now has the chance to stand perfectly, thanks to his new prosthetic paws.

Dec 22, 2015 11:56 AM EST

Life Saving Surgeries Performed On Moroccan Teen With 'Ticking Time Bomb' On Face

Eighteen-year-old Zoubir Lahdodi of Morocco suffered from a severe venous malformation that caused blood vessels in his face to dilate--disfiguring his face and making it increasingly difficult for him to do everyday things like eat, talk, sleep and even breath.

Dec 03, 2015 12:26 PM EST

Slow Walking Pace May Signal Alzheimer's

Seniors who walk slower may have higher amounts of a protein in their brain linked to Alzheimer's, according to a recent study.

Dec 02, 2015 03:23 PM EST

This Cat With A Rare Leg Deformity Is Now Walking By Himself (VIDEO)

Three-year-old Vincent was born with a rare deformity in which his hind legs were missing below the midway point of his tibias. The domestic short-haired cat was brought to an animal shelter as a kitten where animal specialists weren't able to determine what was responsible for the health issue that...

Sep 30, 2015 05:46 PM EDT

10 Minutes Walks Improve Vascular Function

New findings published in the journal Experimental Physiology reveal that taking 10 minute breaks can be helpful in reducing the risk of sitting at a computer for extended periods.

Sep 14, 2015 08:45 AM EDT

Humans are Lazy: People Subconsciously Adjust Walk to Use Less Energy

Scientists have found that your nervous system may be subconsciously working against you by causing you to change the way you move to expend the least amount of energy as possible.

Apr 16, 2015 04:58 PM EDT