From the June 2019 issue of Duke Medicine’s Health News (HN)
The Best Exercise to Prevent Falls
A modified form of tai chi reduced the risk of injurious falls in a new study.
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In youth, falling is embarrassing, but in older age, it can be downright dangerous, leading to injuries, broken bones, and even institutionalization. Recurring falls are one of the top reasons that seniors are placed in nursing homes. While exercise, in general, is an excellent way to improve stability and balance, a team of researchers reported […]