The effect of simultaneously performing two tasks (dual-task effects, DTEs) has been extensively studied, mainly focusing on the combination of cognitive and motor tasks. Given their potentially ...

Walking is a complex task that is most commonly performed while completing other tasks like talking, reading signs, or making decisions. For most, after the age of 65, such "dual tasking" worsens ...

Mobility, cognitive processing, and balance confidence impairments can negatively affect functional mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This study aimed to examine the effects of a ...

Known as dual-task gait performance, a 2023 paper found struggling to do this has been linked to a risk of falls and cognitive decline in adults aged 65 and over. The researchers found that most ...