Slow walking speed could signal higher risks of heart disease and dementia
Experts now suggest walking speed should be a key health indicator alongside blood pressure or heart rate. Slower speeds link to increased risks of dementia, heart disease and death, even years before other symptoms appear. You can test your speed with a simple five-metre walk, aiming for 1.0 metre per second or faster.
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