There is a long list of benefits people can reap from just a simple walk. Beyond getting your heart rate up and your metabolism firing, the simple habit of walking has been linked to better cognitive health, a lower risk of heart disease and improved emotional wellbeing. But perhaps more important than time spent on the pavement, experts say, is walking speed. And depending on your age, there are certain benchmarks you should be able to hit. Elizabeth Vogstrom, a physician assistant at EVOyouthful in Chicago specializing in longevity-focused care, told the Daily Mail that gait speed is a key indicator of general health as a person ages. ‘When I see patients experiencing declines in energy, mobility, muscle mass, or overall fitness, walking ability and ...

People who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to develop two common age-related eye conditions, according to a study. While there is strong evidence that exposure to polluted air is harmful to the heart and lungs, research now suggests it can also lead to glaucoma and cataracts. Researchers analysed 41 separate studies, drawing on data from millions of people in the UK and from across East Asia. They looked at levels of several types of air pollution, including particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, ozone and carbon monoxide. They then compared them with rates of glaucoma, cataracts and age- related macular degeneration. The research showed that the higher the levels of fine particulate matter – the tiny ...

Once simply spread on toast as a treat or mixed with hot water and lemon to soothe a sore throat, honey has enjoyed somewhat of a rebrand over the past few years. This is partly thanks to food influencers on social media - it doesn't take a lot of scrolling until you encounter the sight of the gloopy amber liquid being poured over a sesame studded block of fried feta, or artfully drizzled over a pepperoni pizza. But honey has also become regarded as a standalone health product, with a notable surge in trendy jars of manuka, made from the pollen of a specific type of bush in New Zealand, priced upwards of £10 at supermarkets and high street retailers across the country. But how healthy is it really? Some say it's a superfood - while others say it is just ...