Maintaining balance while walking may seem automatic—until suddenly it isn't. Gait impairment, or difficulty with walking, is ...

Choose safe footwear: Going barefoot or wearing slippers or socks at home can also cause falls, as can wearing backless shoes ...

Worried about the dangers of falls in older adults? For too many people—especially those with memory loss—falls aren’t just accidents. They’re the number one cause of hospitalization, loss of ...

Learn more about the benefits and risks of this over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer, which is sold in the U.S.

The Japanese walking method is gaining attention as a low-impact workout with huge benefits. Learn how the interval walking ...

Research shows that many older adults who had a fall-related injury took at least one "fall risk-increasing drug" at the time ...

Falls can be particularly dangerous for seniors and are so common that they have their own awareness week. Janet Scovel, BSN, RN, director of care management at ...

Walking under load via a weight vest, backpack, or carrying light loads in the hands has the ability to add stress on the entire musculoskeletal system in a safe and effective way for the 60+ ...

Personal Perspective. For healthy aging, focus on awareness. Every movement is done best with a sharp focus on the immediate ...