Every second of every day, an older adult falls. While most incur only bumps and bruises, more than seven million sustain injuries serious enough to require medical attention or hospitalization. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths among adults 65 years and older – and the risk of falling increases… Continue reading Reducing Risks of Falls and Injuries
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Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions Could Save Your Life
In case you need a reason to keep up your New Year’s resolutions – to exercise more, to eat better- researchers say that healthy choices may lead to a reduction of about one-third in cancer risk. Researchers led by Professor Peter Elwood of Cardiff University, UK examined preliminary data from the UK Biobank, a prospective… Continue reading Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions Could Save Your Life
Real-Life Tips to Cut Your Salt Habit
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke, has announced the winners in its first #BreakUpWithSalt hack contest. Because some companies in the food industry add ingredients like sodium to processed and restaurant foods before it even reaches your table, consumers were encouraged… Continue reading Real-Life Tips to Cut Your Salt Habit
Banning Trans Fats Lessens Incidence of Heart Disease
People living in areas that restrict trans fats had fewer hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke compared to residents in areas without restrictions, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine and Yale School of Medicine. The findings were published in JAMA Cardiology. “The results are impressive, given that… Continue reading Banning Trans Fats Lessens Incidence of Heart Disease