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Background Falls can repeatedly occur as people age, which leads to injury, disability and mortality in older adults. Sleep ...

Staying active becomes increasingly important as the years slip by, especially when it comes to preventing falls and ...

In visually impaired older adults, broken flooring, such as torn carpet, had the greatest fall risk at a 47% increase, followed by tripping hazards, like unsecured throw rugs or electrical cords, at ...

SCSU and CentraCare are teaming up to tackle fall risks in older adults, inviting community members to participate in a study ...

Vision and hearing impairments, gait changes, reduced muscle strength, and cognitive decline have always made older individuals more likely to experience serious fall injuries. However, experts say ...

Falls are inevitable, but new research proves that with practice, you can lower your risk of fractures and head trauma. Playful moments like this trampoline session build strength, coordination, and ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for adults 65 and older, according to the CDC, and pose significant risks during icy winter conditions. More than 14 ...

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In a world where misinformation spreads faster than fact, a new study is offering insight into why so many people fall for fake news, even when they suspect it's false. Researchers from Georgia ...

New York City’s two government-funded shooting galleries purport to prevent fatal overdoses — but at least 46 junkies had to be rushed by ambulance to the nearest hospital in cardiac arrest or with ...

1 Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China 2 Department of Emergency Medicine, General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China Background and aim: Health literacy ...