The results can be life-changing. Older adults who engage in physical and occupational therapy show a lower risk for ...

The RSV shot isn't suggested for everyone like the flu vaccine is. Here's who is at risk and how to get a shot.

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The study suggests that daily aspirin use in older adults may increase their risk of developing anemia, a condition that can ...

As we grow older, it’s common to notice our muscles don’t feel as strong as they once did. Many people assume this is just a natural part of aging. But a new study from Ohio University offers a ...

Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

Death rates from falls among older adults have surged in the last 20 years, as the American population ages and more seniors prefer to live independently in their homes. New data from the Centers for ...

READING, Pa. – It's a different kind of "fall" that many in the local medical and health community are thinking about this week. According to the coroner, it's tied with drug overdoses as the leading ...

The Heel2Toe™ device, developed by PhysioBiometrics, clips to the side of a shoe and gives auditory feedback to encourage better walking. (CNW Group/AGE-WELL) PhysioBiometrics Inc. has launched ...

Falls remain one of the most pressing challenges in long-term care. Each year, about 1 in 4 adults age 65 and older experiences a fall — the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in this ...