A fall can also degrade the quality of life for older adults. The doctor says a fall from a standing height is enough to break bones and limit a person’s mobility. These events often lead to lengthy ...

Back by popular demand, Midlothian Council is hosting its second Fall Prevention Community Drop In after 221 joined the ...

Many women experience sudden hair fall a few months after pregnancy, a condition linked mainly to hormonal changes in the body. Experts say that after delivery, hormone levels return to normal, ...

Jefferson Healthcare hosts free March 24 educational session with tips to improve balance, strength and home safety Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, however falls aren’t […] ...

Summer is great until you look at your shower drain. The soaring temperatures don't just melt your makeup and ruin your mood; they wreak absolute havo.

Microwaves, tablecloths and placemats are responsible for causing the most common burns among children in our area. According to doctors are Wolfson Children’s Hospital, soups and noodles heated in a ...

(InvestigateTV) — Exercises such as tai chi and yoga can help improve balance and reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Those exercises are designed to strengthen muscles, improve coordination and ...

*Nearly half of all adults in the United States are living with high blood pressure — and a significant number have no idea. Hypertension has earned its reputation as a “silent killer” — a condition ...

A fall prevention program for older adults offered benefits across two health systems with varied operations, volume and staffing with similar results, according to a January study published in ...

The venue is expected to seat 20,000 people when it is completed in the spring of next year. Region's top private school to build on signature project Seven Hills School, the top-ranked private school ...

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