As we age, changes in physical strength, coordination, and sensory perception may impact our ability to maintain balance. For older adults, loss of balance is more than just a mild inconvenience; it’s ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech are using wrist-worn voice recorders to capture real-world data to better understand what happens when people lose their balance. The study, led by Michael Madigan in the ...

Environment-related fluid loss should not be underestimated, especially during the summer months. The old-old are physically vulnerable to the effects of excess sweating during high ambient ...

STOP Muscle Loss In Seniors With This ONE Food In Your Diet! Have you noticed your arms getting smaller, your legs feeling weaker, or your balance slipping just a little? You might think it's just ...

Aging and the many, often inevitable, changes that come with it can present a challenge for seniors. Losing the ability to care for themselves can be one of the most jarring — and frustrating. However ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among seniors, an increase in the ratio of their arm span to their height -- indicating a probable loss of height -- is strongly associated with shortness of breath and ...