Sleep Deprivation More Dangerous Than Thought, Affects One's Ability to Walk

Medicine & Technology Nov 01, 2021

It's commonly known that deep deprivation has effects on one's physical and psychological health alike, and such effects are very negative if it is missing or disrupted.

Walking 10,000 Steps a Day May Not Be Enough: How Many Minutes Should it Be?

Feb 09, 2021

Walking 10,000 steps a day is not a one-size-fits-all routine, as for some, it may not be realistic. Experts said that walking for certain minutes every day could be good for the health.

Load-Reducing Backpack Harness Mechanical Energy From Walking To Power Electronics

Feb 04, 2021

The load-reducing backpack could be useful for hikers and students as it converts mechanical energy from walking to electricity to power electronics.

WiFi Signals Can Now Be Used to Identify Individuals

Oct 07, 2019

XModal-ID uses WiFi signals to identify an individual based on his/her gait.

Walking May Help Identify The Type of Dementia On Patients

Sep 21, 2019

A new study suggests that if only people looked closer on a patient’s walking patterns, it will reveal the type of dementia that they have.

New Striding Robotic Cane on Wheels Provides Walking Stability

Aug 12, 2019

Engineers develop an autonomous robotic can with a sense of light touch that guides users and stabilizes the way they walk.

New Study Links Brisk Walking to Longevity

Jul 11, 2019

While exercising, in general, has a positive impact for the human body, walking as part of a person's daily life is revealed to also tip the scales towards a healthier lifestyle that largely affects longevity.

Some Doctors are Prescribing a Walk On the Beach or a Day in the Park for Good Health And His Why

May 16, 2019

Going outside can help us feel better and recover faster, experts say

Digital Walking Pose -- A 'Serious Issue' Most Guilty People Deny

Dec 06, 2015

Recent studies revealed that more than 78 percent of American adults agree that texting while walking is a "serious issue." However, 74 percent deny that they are doing it.

Wearable Robotics That Are a Walk In the Park

Sep 17, 2014

Developed at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, a new form of wearable robotics known as “the Soft Exosuit” is changing misconceptions of where robotic engineering meets biological form. Intended to be worn comfortably under traditional clothing, the Soft Exosuit is a form of technology designed with the wearer in mind with the goal of minimizing the energy required for physical movement--an important concept for soldiers in tough terrain and even those with limited mobility in the domestic domain.