Snow, ice and cold temperatures create many hazards that can lead to injuries and health problems. Here are safety tips for ...

Averting spills and falls is not just important to evade broken bones, but also the negative consequences that can arise ...

Welcome to September, where summer comes to an end and we see the first day of fall Sept. 22. In concurrence with the start of fall is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, from Sept. 22 through 26. This ...

Falling is scary, especially when you get injured in the process. Anyone can be at risk for a fall-related injury, but you can have an increased risk of falling, or of suffering severe consequences ...

A 2023 meta-analysis of 24 studies found that Tai Chi appeared to be an “effective exercise for preventing falls and ...

You bend down to tie your shoe, lose your balance, and catch yourself just in time. It’s nothing — until it isn’t. That’s how falls often start: small moments we don’t think twice about. Each year, ...

MURRAY — Maurice Wells picked his way carefully across the lot at Wheeler Historic Farm on Tuesday, leaning lightly on the walker he has used for the past couple of years. It started with a fall when ...

Falls outside the home pose significant injury risks that increase with age and environmental factors. Understanding prevention strategies and hazard recognition helps maintain independence while ...

The Smart Hip Guardian uses sensors to detect body movements associated with falls, and promises to inflate 0.2 seconds ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — As we age, a natural decline in bone density and mass increases the risk of bone-related conditions and injuries. Many older adults aim to maintain their independence for as long ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF recommended multifactorial interventions alongside exercise for fall prevention. Fall risk factors ...

Falls affect nearly 36 million people in the United States annually, with roughly three million older adults visiting the emergency department yearly due to a fall. Falls are the leading cause of ...