Tag: falls and the elderly

Drink Wine Fall Less

Sounds too good to be true huh!åÊ Because the inclination is to believe the more you drink the more unstable you become and the more likely to fall. For eight weeks, scientists at Duquesne University, led by Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Jane E. Cavanaugh, Ph.D., fed old and young mice...

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10 Myths About Falls from NCOA

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has published myths related to falling. According to the NCOA, many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be preventedäóîand you have the power to reduce your risk.Œæ Exercising, managing your medications, having your...

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