The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is ...

Lift each toe individually off the ground, starting with the big toe, until all of your toes are lifted off the ground.

The CDC recommends the following weekly physical activity for adults aged 65 and older: 150 minutes a week minimum of ...

These four proven balance exercises can reduce fall risk when practiced regularly, requiring just minutes a day and minimal ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...

Limited evidence was found on assessment tools that identify people at risk of falls in hospital, residential care or community settings. The evidence related to tools was very low quality and did not ...

The West Plains Senior Center will offer a free fall prevention program beginning Tuesday ... make home modifications to reduce fall risks, and practice exercises to improve strength, balance, and ...

It’s a great starting point to incorporate exercises that help prepare the body for a better landing and endurance to take the impact in case of an unavoidable fall. Rolling is the next one to ...

In an effort to address a grim statistic in Placer County, the local Public Health department is unveiling a fall prevention campaign ... in strength and balance exercises, get their vision ...

The prevalence of people smoking fell from about 14% in 2019 to 11% in 2023, according to the report published Wednesday in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Cigarette ...

The data came from sources at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the CDC's National Health Interview Survey, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the ...