Written by Cherilyn Cecchini, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Updated on March 16, 2023 Key takeaways: Falls become more common and more dangerous as people age. It’s important for older adults to know what things can increase the risk of falls. Research shows that some medications increase the risk of falls in...
by University of New South Wales Participants aged 46 to 77 were instructed to wear a device on their dominant wrists for seven days. Credit: Shutterstock A new algorithm written by researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Sydney could help promote health in older people and at-risk populations. By pairing with a wearable...
LUISA TORRES Tomas Rodriguez/Getty Images/Picture Press RM As we age, the risk of falling increases and becomes increasingly perilous. A fall can be a real health set-back for a frail, elderly person. And, more older adults are dying from falls today than they used to 20 years ago. A recent study showed that more than 25,000 U.S....
