Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? This is a common ...

Falls safety month is a reminder to stay aware of the risks. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation and injury-related deaths, particularly for people over the age of 65. As we ...

To help you get started, our resident personal trainer, Sam Hopes, who trains clients of all ages, shared her five go-to ...

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, ...

Snowstorms bring more than just flurries. Even relatively minor ones pose health risks since the cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, and shoveling snow can trigger heart attacks.

This is a common concern for millions of elderly seniors and their families. Each year more than 1 in 4 older Americans fall, making it the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for those ...