Not only is a bad fall a leading cause of injury and hospitalization for older Americans, it can be a game-changer when it comes to living independently. September 22-28 marks Fall Prevention Week: ...

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 ...

Are you at high risk for falls? If you’re older, the answer is likely yes. This article focuses on fall prevention for the elderly and the steps you can take to stay safe. It’s a topic I never thought ...

A man was arrested after a deputyJesus Gonzalez-Melendez was booked into the Utah County Jail on two counts of possessing a controlled substance, a second-degr Layton-based Minky Couture featured in ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Community members got out of the cold air Saturday morning by joining Stormont Vail Health inside for their monthly Walk with a Doc event at Washburn University. January’s topic ...

When snowflakes fall, so do people, and the falls can be serious. Falls are the No. 1 cause of accidental death and injury requiring hospitalization in individuals 65 years old and older. Winter ...

It's time for our weekly Kupuna Power segment with Brickwood Galuteria! Today, the emphasis will be on the importance of fall prevention. Falls can lead to serious injuries, especially for our kupuna, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Erika Hampton of ArchWell Health shares why falls are so common among seniors and simple steps older adults can take to stay safe ...

Cooler temperatures may mean we’re not as bothered by bugs as we spend more time outside, but many cozy up and overwinter in the soil. There, they will complete a number of stages of their life cycles ...