Falling is scary, especially when you get injured in the process. Anyone can be at risk for a fall-related injury, but you can have an increased risk of falling, or of suffering severe ...

Every year, 3 million seniors are treated in the emergency room for fall injuries. And, falling once doubles someone’s chances of falling again.

It is not often that public health news comes with a silver lining, but new data on obesity rates in the US does just that: ...

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) brought in a big name — ...

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organised a series of awareness activities across the UAE with the participation of Ambassadors of Healthy Ageing.The activities were held as part of ...

Horse-drawn hayrides, trick-or-treat events and much more fall fun is on the docket this weekend around Johnson County.

After a rough, record-setting flu season, doctors and health officials are bracing for another wave of fever, misery and ...

Mosquito inactivity begins when temperatures reach around 50 degrees, with mortality setting in as temperatures approach the ...

Fatal falls among older Americans have nearly tripled in recent years — increasing to more than 25,000 deaths nationwide — according to recently published research. Deaths from falls among adults ages ...

Lift arms to the sides or front, strengthening the shoulders and upper back. Use light weights for added resistance. Tap feet and circle your ankles to improve ankle mobility and circulation, which is ...

Alexandra Narvaez, DPT, of Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s, shares insights on assessing general balance and fall risk in this ...

As the weather cools and rain becomes more frequent, the risk of slips, falls, and broken bones increases, according to the ...