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Both Tai Chi and Seated Exercise Classes Can Help Lower Older Adults’ Risks of Dangerous Falls
Tai chi, a martial art that combines gentle movements, breathing techniques, and stretching, can help prevent falls among older adults.
Older Women with Poor Hearing May Run Higher Risk of Walking Problems
As we get older, we tend to have more trouble carrying out daily activities, such as walking. Some research suggests that older adults with poor hearing may have worse balance, run higher risks of falling, and have more trouble walking and carrying out other daily activities than seniors with … more
Vitamin D is Shown to Improve Muscle Strength and Balance in Older Adults
Scientists at the University of Western Ontario analyzed 13 studies conducted over a 30-year period to determine the effects of vitamin D on muscle strength, gait, and balance in older adults.