To age well, geriatricians say one underappreciated key is maintaining good balance. In the U.S., 3 million older people seek ...
If at all possible, "prepare" for a fall by leaning forward into it for control. Landing sideways is best, ideally on your ...
Vitamin D and calcium supplements offer no "net benefit" for the prevention of falls or fractures in older adults, according to a draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ...
The supplements still offer other health benefits but should not be the only precaution taken to prevent falls and fractures. Experts offered other tips, like tidying your living space ...
For seniors, falling can have major impact, including broken bones, head trauma, reduced mobility and even death.
Vitamin D is good for the immune system, but in older people it doesn't prevent falls or fractures, according to health experts at the U.S.... Taking vitamin D is unlikely to prevent falls or ...
Smartphone-driven gait analysis is enabling therapists to pick up even slight changes in mobility, allowing intervention ...