{
  "id": 1263761,
  "title": "Scientists reveal why walking gets so much harder with age",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/scientists-reveal-why-walking-gets-so-much-harder-with-age-1263761",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-16T09:13:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260815065014.htm"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "As we age, the body appears to sacrifice walking efficiency in exchange for stability. Older adults stiffen the ankle more with each step, which may help prevent falls but also forces the muscles to work harder while producing less forward motion. This leads to shorter strides, slower walking, and faster fatigue. Exercises targeting balance, coordination, and lower-leg strength could help…",
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      {
        "outlet": "ScienceDaily Health",
        "title": "Scientists reveal why walking gets so much harder with age",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/scientists-reveal-why-walking-gets-so-much-harder-with-age",
        "published": "2026-08-16T09:13:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}