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Falls and Injuries Center
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 Watch Your Waist to Save Your Brain
April 10, 2006
In older people the waist-to-hip measurement ratio is linked to the risk of developing Alzheimer's or dementia, according to a new report. Another reason to lose weight!
How to Survive a Broken Hip
December 19, 2005
Falls leading to a broken hip are fairly common in older folk. The outcome after surgery seems to depend a lot on the risk of postoperative complications, which themselves are influenced by the general health of the patient before their injury.
Can Too Much Vitamin A Weaken Your Bones?
March 28, 2003
A high intake of vitamin A may increase your risk of bone fracture, according to a 30-year study conducted in Swedish men . . . .
Tip of the Month 1: Are You at Risk of Having a Fall?
November 6, 2002
Falls are a major cause of disability and the leading cause of mortality due to injury among older people aged over 75. Are you in the risk zone?
Increased Vitamin A Intake May Raise the Fracture Risk
February 25, 2002
It looks as if a high intake of vitamin A may actually increase the risk of breaking a bone when you fall...
Tai Chi Moves Seniors into Healthful Positions
July 25, 2001
Have you tried Tai Chi ? This low-impact exercise can improve balance, flexibility, and strength through a series of slow, graceful movements.
Choosing the best surgical treatment of hip fractures
July 2, 2001
Is hip replacement (arthroplasty) the most cost-effective and beneficial treatment for hip fractures? It depends.
How To Avoid Falls at Home
February 5, 2001
Fall-related injuries are increasingly common as more people live longer. Here are some practical suggestions to help avoid falls in the home.
Wearing a pad is better than a pin
January 22, 2001
Hip fractures are becoming more frequent, in spite of older people taking more exercise, eating better, and making their homes "fall-proof". Falls will occur, but now there's a way to help avoid one bad result - a fractured hip.
Preventing falls
February 26, 1999
Falls in the elderly are far too common - 8% of people over 70 attend emergency rooms each year for fall-related injuries, and of these, over 30% are admitted to hospital. A healthy life-style (physical exercise, adequate dietary minerals and vitamins, medical, eyecare and footcare clinic checkups) and common sense about environmental hazards can help avoid falls in the first place. For patients who have experienced a fall, however, it is important to look for ways of preventing a recurrence. A randomized controlled trial to assess the benefits of a systematic approach in dealing with elderly patients who have had a fall has just been reported.
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