Here, the experts from Go4Life, a division of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), are some good ways to stay safe while you’re getting fit – or fitter: You’ve made a plan to be more active, and you’re ready to go outside and get started. But before you do, make sure that you can exercise… Continue reading Staying Safe while Exercising
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Guarding Against Vision-Related Falls
Editor’s note: More than one in three people over 65 fall each year. Researchers have found that falls can lead to serious consequences including physical incapacity and loss of independence. Falls may be due to loss of balance, but vision troubles are also a factor. Here, from the experts at the SeniorHealth division of the… Continue reading Guarding Against Vision-Related Falls
How to Have A Safe (and Healthy) Road Trip
Road tripping for the summer? Road trips can be a fun and cost-effective way to spend time with family and friends while traveling to your summer vacation destination. But if you don’t know what car maintenance you should complete before you leave, or the best ways to save money while on the road, the adventure… Continue reading How to Have A Safe (and Healthy) Road Trip