High blood pressure linked to steeper decline in walking speeds in seniors
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 10:01
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have found a link between high blood pressure and a greater drop in average walking speeds in older adults, according to results from a new National Institutes of Health-funded study. The drop seems to occur even in study participants whose high blood pressure is successfully treated. Drastic changes in walking speed can impact a seniors ability to remain independent and indicate possible health problems.