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By now, you know that falls are a serious health concern for older adults. The older you get, the more risk you carry of having a fall, and once you’ve fallen, you may incur serious, life-altering injuries, and your chances of falling again increase. Falls are the most common reason…

So, how did you mark the occasion of World Heart Day this past week? Did you eat a healthier meal? Go for a longer walk? How about checking your blood pressure? A new research study published in BMJ Public Health suggests that a great many of us not only fail…

So we’re knee-deep into the hot days of summer, and the perils and predictions continue to get worse. Already this summer, record-breaking temperatures have blasted many areas of Europe, with the death toll across Europe exceeding 20,000 just in June (with limited air conditioning being one of the reasons). While…

Falls continue to be a major source of threat and injury for older adults. So taking precautions and understanding your risk is essential if you want to stay upright and injury-free- and you do, because a fall cannot only cause inconvenience and minor injury, but it can lead to more…

By now, you likely know that regular, daily movement is critical for healthy aging. You also likely know that most major health and medical organizations recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week to support healthy aging, including a healthy heart. The American College of Cardiology, among…

You may or may not realize that February is American Heart Month. So, while you’re making plans for affairs of the heart for February 14th, you might also want to gain better insight into just how your physical heart is doing these days. If you’re anything like other older adults,…