Articles for Tag: "falls"

Do you know these summertime safety must-dos? 
Do you know these summertime safety must-dos?
  • July 19, 2025
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A pediatric urgent care physician sees these common preventable injuries during the summer.
These summer toys may be more dangerous than you think 
These summer toys may be more dangerous than you think
  • June 24, 2024
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Here’s how some popular summer activities stack up, according to an emergency medicine physician.
How to prevent falls for you and your loved ones 
How to prevent falls for you and your loved ones
  • May 23, 2024
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A single fall can change your life for the worse. Here are some common hazzards.
Does stomach medication put you at risk for fractures? 
Does stomach medication put you at risk for fractures?
  • December 13, 2023
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Learn about three exercise programs that are designed to prevent falls.
Take the ‘slip’ out of slippery this winter 
Take the ‘slip’ out of slippery this winter
  • January 25, 2022
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A physical therapist shares tips to avoid trips and falls in ice and snow.
One in four older Americans does this every year 
One in four older Americans does this every year
  • October 25, 2021
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Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people over the age of 65.
How dogs could pose a risk for older Americans  Featured
How dogs could pose a risk for older Americans
  • April 4, 2019
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Here are six tips to be safer.