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On Balance: An Interview With Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman by Connie Zuckerman   Molly Roffman, PT, MA, CEEAA is the founder and director of StepWISEnow Balance Fitness. She is a licensed New York State physical therapist specializing in fall prevention and balance training. Molly’s experience in the rehabilitation…

The public health guidance has been clear and ongoing: Avoid shaking hands and touching foreign objects or people; wear gloves when you come into contact with frequently-touched surfaces; don’t touch your face; maintain social distance and avoid close proximity to other people. In essence, touching another person outside of your…

It feels like one of the least-pleasant rites of passage as you get older: the need to urinate more frequently and even occasional bladder leakage that causes embarrassment. Urinary incontinence is a common concern among older adults, especially in women. For a good overview of the types, causes, and options…

It’s the end of the summer and you’ve likely spent the last few months seeing more of your ankles and feet than you usually do. And maybe you’ve noticed some swelling or some new protrusions or toes misshapen, or you’re even having cramps as you try to cram your toes…

No matter where you live, or what your stage of life, you’re likely experiencing warmer temperatures, especially during the summer months. And while long-time agebuzz readers have already been educated about the risk of heatstroke, it’s important for us all to recognize when we, or loved ones, may be at…

It’s the kind of thing you take for granted until you can’t: that is, swallowing your food seems a natural process that requires no thought. But for many people, especially after a neurological event like a stroke, or if you begin to suffer from some sort of muscle disorder, swallowing…