Comparing gait parameters can predict decline in memory, thinking
Monday, November 28, 2016 - 12:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Walking is a milestone in development for toddlers, but it’s actually only one part of the complex cognitive task known as gait that includes everything from a person’s stride length to the accompanying swing of each arm. A new study has found that problems associated with gait can predict a significant decline in memory and thinking.