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Ladder Recall Follows Reports of Falls, Head Injuries and Broken Bones
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — More than 122,000 ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled because their locking mechanism can fail, putting users at risk of a fall. The affected ladders are 20- and 2...
Increasing Walk Cadence Counters Frailty Among Seniors, Study Says
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — Putting a little more pep in the step could help elderly folks improve their health and remain independent, a new study says. Older adults who slightly increased their walking ...
Slower Arm Movement Increases Fall Risk Among Seniors
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — Seniors might be more prone to bone-breaking falls because they are unable to react quickly enough to regain their balance, a new study says. When a person starts to slip and f...
7 Doctor-Approved Tips for Outdoor Fitness Without Injury
SUNDAY, June 22, 2025 — Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it’s important to ...
2023 Unintentional Fall Death Rate Was 69.9/100,000 in Those Aged 65 and Older
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 – For adults aged 65 years and older, the unintentional fall death rate was 69.9 per 100,000 population in 2023 and increased with increasing age, according to a June data...
Bugaboo Recalls 18,000+ Giraffe High Chairs Due to Fall Risk
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 — Parents, take note: Bugaboo is recalling more than 18,000 of its Giraffe high chairs following reports of the legs separating from the frame. The issue could cause babies to f...
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors Increase Risk for Falls in Patients With Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use is an independent risk factor for falls in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online March...
Injurious Falls Common in Last Years of Life With COPD
THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 – Injurious falls are common among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the two years before death, with some medications tied to higher fall risk,...
Updated Guidelines for Preventing Osteoporosis-Related Fractures Released
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 – All women 65 and older should continue to be screened for osteoporosis, the nation’s leading preventive health panel says in an updated recommendation. The U.S. Preventive S...
USPSTF Recommends Osteoporosis Screening for Women 65 Years and Older
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 – The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends osteoporosis screening to prevent osteoporotic fractures for all women aged 65 years and older and for...
Gabapentin Doesn't Increase Fall Risk, Study Suggests
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 – A pain-relieving medication might be safer for seniors than first thought. A new study published Jan. 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine says Gabapentin is widely used to...
Incident Gabapentin Use Not Linked to Increase in Falls Versus Duloxetine
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 – Incident use of gabapentin is not associated with an increase in fall-related hospital visits compared with duloxetine use, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in...
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults....
Over 50? How Long You Can Stand on One Leg Is Important
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 – There's a simple test available to seniors who want to quickly check how well they’re aging: see how long you can stand on one leg. Folks over 50 who can stand on one leg for ...
Cataract Surgery Could Save Your Eyesight and Maybe Your Life
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2024 – Cataract surgery could restore good vision to older people and by doing so cut their odds for potentially life-threatening falls, a new study finds. Folks who got the...