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Falling Linked to Raised Risk of Dementia in Older People
MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2024 – More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. "The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street," said ...
U.S. E-Bike and Scooter Injuries are Soaring
FRIDAY, September 27, 2024 — Folks who depend on e-bikes and powered scooters to get around know they might get hurt, but they might be surprised by just how likely that really is. Rates of injury on ...
Even Moderate Drinking Ups Risk for Brain Bleeds After a Fall
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – Drinking can increase a senior’s risk of a brain bleed following a fall, even if they only occasionally imbibe, a new study finds. In fact, the risk of a brain bleed i...
Serious Fall Injuries Common at the United States-Mexico Border
THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 – Trauma-causing fall injuries at the United States-Mexico border are common, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. Sarah Lagan, ...