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The Fast
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Why speed is of the essence.
Words by Alice Vincent. Photograph by Sarah Van Rij.

  • Arts & Culture
  • Issue 50

Why speed is of the essence.
Words by Alice Vincent. Photograph by Sarah Van Rij.

The way we walk has fascinated scientists for decades. Anyone who has seen a baby take its first steps knows how complex it is for humans to walk on two legs, even if most of us do it every day without thinking. As well as increasing our understanding of this feat of biomechanics, recent research has shown that the speed we walk can be indicative of certain lifestyle trends: Those who walk fast tend to live longer, for example, and

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