What people hear and do not hear can have a direct effect on their balance, according to new research from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE). The research, published in the March 12 issue of JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, provides a better understanding of the relationship between hearing loss… Continue reading Sound Can Directly Affect Balance and Lead to Risk of Falling
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Older Drivers Who Experience Falls May Be at a Higher Risk for Car Crashes
As we age, our ability to drive may help us live independently, shop for ourselves, and maintain social connections. A release from the American Geriatrics Society explains that although car crash rates are low among older adults and are declining, older adults do still have higher rates of fatal crashes. Falls, which are a common… Continue reading Older Drivers Who Experience Falls May Be at a Higher Risk for Car Crashes
Lessons from the Zebrafish about Maintaining Balance
What can a zebrafish teach us about maintaining good balance and avoiding falls? Plenty, according learn to a study led by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center and published online January 19ht 2017 in Current Biology. The fish darts forward when it feel wobbly, a principle that may also apply to humans. A release from… Continue reading Lessons from the Zebrafish about Maintaining Balance