Pete Hegseth: Standing up against the ‘permanent pandemic’ ‘Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe’ author Niall Ferguson joins ‘FOX News Primetime’ to discuss the politics of the pandemic NEW YORK – The U.S. birth rate fell 4% last year, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to a government report being released Wednesday. The […]
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Screening, Intervention Do Not Cut Falls, Fractures in Seniors
THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2020 — Compared with advice by mail alone, the addition of screening for fall risk and targeted exercise, with or without a multifactorial intervention to prevent falls, does not result in fewer fractures in older adults, according to a study published in the Nov. 5 issue of the New England Journal of […]
LOL! Kim Kardashian's Son Leaves Strange Gift by Bed in Case She Falls Off
Kim Kardashian’s 3-year-old son, Saint, is always thinking ahead. “My son left this by the side of my bed and said, ‘Mama, I left this for you in case you fall off your bed and bleed in the middle of the night,’” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 38, captioned her Monday, September 23, […]
Deaths from falls among older Americans are on the rise
New research shows fatal falls have nearly tripled in older Americans in recent years, rising to more than 25,000 deaths yearly. The findings highlight the importance of fall prevention. A separate study bolsters evidence that programs focusing on improving muscle strength and balance can help achieve that goal. Both studies were published Tuesday in the […]
Public’s satisfaction with the NHS at lowest level in over a decade
British public’s satisfaction with the NHS falls to just 53% – the lowest level since 2007 The British Social Attitudes survey for 2018 polled almost 3,000 across the UK Most were satisfied with the standard of care once they could access treatment But difficulties in accessing GP or hospital appointments topped list of concerns e-mail View […]
Tai chi: an ancient art may work best to prevent falls in old age
(HealthDay)—The ancient practice of tai chi may beat strength training and aerobics for preventing falls among seniors, a new trial shows. A modified senior-centered tai chi program reduced falls nearly a third better in a head-to-head comparison with an exercise regimen that combined aerobics, strength training and balance drills, the researchers reported. “This tai chi […]