Walking · Everyday life
AUTUMN 2026 · ISSUE 1GOOD NEWS TAKES TIME · QUARTERLY
THE AUTUMN ISSUE17 STORIES · 4 PRACTICAL GUIDES
Cover story · The big idea
Two vital signs we rarely measure may tell us how well we age
Walking fitness and grip strength tell us something important about everyday function. Here is what research shows, where it stops, and what to do next.
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Three stories to start with
Real questions, useful research, and a few ideas worth sharing.
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01 / Movement & everyday fitness
Keep moving
The walking, endurance, and mobility stories in this issue.
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02 / Strength & independence
Stay capable
Building and keeping the strength you need for real life.
03 / Balance, longevity & prevention
Live well
What the evidence says about balance, long-term health, and the years ahead.
04 / Reading the evidence
Beyond the headline
Clear explanations of health claims—without the hype.
Try it · Practical guides
This issue’s practical idea
Step-by-step guides, separate from the magazine stories. Read each test's safety information before you begin.
01 · A chair and a timerChair standQuick guide and safety tips.
02 · Space to walkSix-minute walkRecord how far you walk in six minutes.
03 · Grip meter requiredGrip strengthLearn what a simple squeeze test measures.
04 · For ages 30–69One-mile walkA walking-fitness estimate with important age limits.
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