Falls are not flukes. They can be forecast. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls each year, and falls remain a leading cause of injury-related death ...

Growing older often brings new challenges. Tasks that once felt easy, such as getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, or carrying household items, can gradually become more difficult. Many people ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Nearly 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall each year, but most don’t realize that targeted exercises can dramatically lower that risk. Maintaining strength and balance is key to staying active, ...

Exercising your feet can help strengthen and protect your body from falls. Hip abductor strength is important for balance and mobility, regardless of yourage. Doing split squats or lunges increases ...

When 80-year-old Los Angeles bike rider Joel Slaven was around 73 years old, he had a heart attack while on a long ride — he'd always been an avid exerciser, but found himself having to take a ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...