Gardening and walking help prevent mobility disability

Light activity such as gardening or walking can protect mobility among aging adults without the need for intense exercise, according to a new study from UC San Diego. One out of every four women over the age of 65 will develop what is known as mobility disability. This condition is characterized by the inability to walk two blocks or climb a flight of stairs.  Mobility disability is the leading type of physical impairment in the United States and a key contributor to a person's loss of …