Losing your balance can be an unsettling experience. If you fall, it can be dangerous as well. And unfortunately, falls and fall-related injuries are common occurrences. According to the World Health ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Balance issues or dizziness can impact your ability to move, function and enjoy life. That’s why one local center is providing services to help spread awareness for Balance and ...

When the calendar pages turn past the half-century mark, the body begins whispering new messages about balance and stability. Falls become more than just embarrassing moments—they transform into ...

My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward.

The weather is getting warmer and more inviting, but do you or your older friend or relative still feel reluctant to go outside, to see friends, go shopping or enjoy the sunshine? Fear of falling is ...

Balance is the body’s ability to maintain its center of mass over its base of support. When you have good balance, you can remain upright and stable, distributing your weight in a way that allows you ...

Research consistently shows that staying active helps older adults reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease ...

Most people don’t think about their balance until they take a spill. But that’s common: 1 in 4 adults 65 and older falls each year, and 20 percent of those spills result in serious injury, such as a ...

Banner North Colorado Medical Center will offer exercise classes that teach fall prevention moves starting Monday. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, a beginner-level class, teaches eight ...

The Council on Aging and Senior Center are recruiting participants for the award-winning fall prevention program, "A Matter of Balance." This eight-week program will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Mondays, ...

Staying active becomes increasingly important as the years slip by, especially when it comes to preventing falls and ...

As the weather cools in the fall, it’s a great time to think about ways to prevent people from falling down and getting hurt, and that includes pregnant women. September 23 is Falls Prevention ...