While some people tend to be a little clumsier than others, constantly bumping into things could be a sign of a serious health issue. For some, poor balance can lead to a decreased quality of life, ...

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Dear Doctors: I am an 85-year-old man with congestive heart failure. I have almost totally lost my balance. My treadmill quit working and my daughter, a physical therapist, thinks I do not need to ...

If you want to know whether an older patient is at risk for hip fracture, just ask. A team of Swedish researchers has found that self-reported impaired balance could be a risk factor for future ...

If you’ve ever tried standing on one leg, maybe while putting on pants, reaching for something, or just challenging yourself, and found yourself wobbling far too quickly, you’re not alone. Most people ...

Winter brings its challenges, among them the risk of falling. Falls are not just scary and uncomfortable; they’re also dangerous, especially for those ages 65 and older. According to the U.S. Centers ...

Balance is the body’s ability to maintain its center of mass over its base of support. When you have good balance, you can remain upright and stable, distributing your weight in a way that allows you ...

Among community-dwelling 70-year-olds in this study, impaired balance as measured by lateral sway is an independent predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Results "may suggest that position ...