Falls

There’s little debate about the positive health benefits that come from walking, whether you take a stroll every evening or you power walk your way to a finish line during a charity walk. Of course, as we’ve previously noted, the more steps you take, the better (though health benefits seem…

Falls continue to be a major source of threat and injury for older adults. So taking precautions and understanding your risk is essential if you want to stay upright and injury-free- and you do, because a fall cannot only cause inconvenience and minor injury, but it can lead to more…

Existing data seems to show that Americans are drinking less alcohol than they used to. A Gallup survey conducted in 2025 showed declining consumption, which is expected to continue this year. It appears that some people are finally absorbing the messages about the health dangers posed by alcohol, especially as…

Did you hear? May is Better Hearing Month, a good time to review what we know about hearing loss and how research is opening new opportunities to address a condition affecting millions of older adults in the US and worldwide. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) affects more than 65% of people…

You might think that with the nicer weather and you being out and about more, your risk of falling and injuring yourself is less than in the cold and icy winter months. Certainly, more walking and physical activity are good for strengthening your leg and foot muscles. But it’s just…

Raising your arms over your head and reaching toward the sky, or folding yourself toward the floor to touch your toes, may feel like all you need to know in order to stretch your body. But if that’s the extent of your knowledge, then you need a refresher course. Because…