Your Move: Why Physical Exercise May Reverse The Aging Process
April 17, 2024
In many previous posts, we’ve extolled the virtues of exercise and physical movement as essential for healthy aging. From ongoing research, we know that physical activity is necessary for keeping your body physically functioning and your brain cognitively strong and intact well into your later years. What we’ve learned from…
Common But Preventable: Injuries And Deaths Due To Falling
April 3, 2024
We’ve quoted the statistics before: One out of every four older adults has a fall every year, and one out of every five falls results in a serious injury, including hip fractures (95% of hip fractures are due to a fall) and head injuries leading to death. We previously highlighted…
Tip The Balance: Counter Your Fear Of Falling With Better Balance
February 7, 2024
You may have it or you may know others who have it. Your fear may be tied to prior experiences or just be a product of anticipatory dread. But whether it’s rational or not, it’s best to address it head-on. Basophobia, otherwise known as the fear of falling, is a…
Slips And Falls: The Indignities and Injuries From Falling
January 3, 2024
Welcome to 2024. Will it be a productive, prosperous, and happy New Year? Or will injury or embarrassment befall you at some point, as you find yourself tripping, slipping, or otherwise heading to the ground? You know the statistics, or you should at this point, given how often we at…
Best Foot Forward: The Importance of Foot Health For Balance And Stability
November 29, 2023
It’s fairly easy to ignore the health of your feet. Perhaps the most undervalued part of your body, it’s easy to take your feet for granted, simply buying the occasional new shoe or sneaker – unless and until pain or injury strikes. Then you will quickly realize how essential your…
In The Balance: Understanding Balance and Lowering Fall Risks
October 11, 2023
As you likely know, falls are a significant cause of serious injury and even death in older adults, and their incidence is on the rise. While there are many reasons you may experience a fall, having good balance is an essential component for preventing a fall or minimizing your injuries…