By SARAH GOODYEAR, The Atlantic Cities
Getting regular aerobic exercise, such as walking, may be one of the best ways to stave off dementia, a finding recently reconfirmed by yet another study.
But older Americans are the most at risk for being killed when they go out on foot in their communities, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control.
It’s just another illustration of the inherently ridiculous situation faced by a huge proportion of the American public. Even as we recognize that regular exercise is good for people of all ages – including and especially kids and senior citizens – we continue to build communities that make it especially hazardous for those very same people to go for a simple walk to the store.
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https://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2013/04/walking-may-help-prevent-dementia-seniors-if-only-they-could-do-it-safely/5359/
Biking in Baltimore