Becoming a 'super-mover' in my 60s to live longer

At 63, the author describes walking tests in a garden to measure speed, aiming to become a “super-mover,” a term tied to research on longevity. Citing a new study published in Neurology, people over 80 who are “super-movers” appear in better overall shape, including lower prevalence of chronic conditions and a “younger biological age.” The research, led by neurologist Dr. Joe Verghese at Stony Brook University, analyzed retrospective data from five major aging studies of nearly 4,000 adults (average age 84) and additional brain-scan studies. Super-movers were about 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline and 60% less likely to report Alzheimer’s or other dementia over follow-ups of 3.4 to 5.4 years.