According to a new study, an older person who is concerned about having a fall is at a significantly higher risk of having a fall in the future. Researchers say that identifying and addressing this ...

More than 1 in 4 people over 65 report falling each year, and many of these falls result in serious injuries like hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries. Older adults are already at a higher risk ...

Falls are a major cause of injury-related deaths among older adults worldwide, but middle-aged individuals are not immune. Early detection of balance issues can significantly reduce the risk of ...

Aging itself can reduce the bodys ability to mount an appropriate response to a fall so that you can catch yourself from a stumble, says Dr. McDermott. When you combine that with a drug that impacts ...