Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new technology to enhance clinical bone imaging and decrease osteoporotic ...

where the effects can be pretty severe for an older adult," McNamara explained. She emphasized that preventing falls is critical, as injuries from slipping on ice or snow can be more serious for ...

Gaining a better understanding of how people move through the spaces where they live and work could make those spaces safer ...

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently made recommended updates to the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) toolkit, focusing on fall prevention initiatives in primary care ...

Objective—To assess the effectiveness of exercise programmes in preventing falls (and/or lowering the risk of falls and fall related injuries) in older people. Design—A review of controlled clinical ...

A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% ...

Core principles of functional fitness Functional fitness is built on three pillars: strength, balance, and mobility. Think of ...

A daily freeze-thaw cycle with unseasonably warm temperatures, such as we experienced earlier this month, created dangerous ...

Groundbreaking study reveals how falls may signal or worsen dementia in seniors, offering crucial insights for families navigating aging loved ones' care.

Aging Mastery Program developed by the National Council on Aging provides a research-back road map to age-related issues in ...

As a medical student and Schweitzer Fellow who leads a no-cost fall prevention program in my community, issues that affect ...