Summary:A new study from Mayo Clinic looked at whether AI analysis of routine abdominal CT scans can identify adults—starting as early as midlife—who are at higher risk of falling by assessing abdominal muscle quality rather than muscle size. Key Takeaways:...
Summary In recognition of National Falls Prevention Awareness Month, Starkey is highlighting the critical link between hearing loss and increased fall risk and how advanced hearing technology can play a life-saving role. Key takeaways: Starkey’s built-in...
Summary:Deborah Jehu, PhD, highlights strategies for promoting physical activity while preventing falls in older adults, emphasizing individualized care, interdisciplinary approaches, and evidence-based interventions to enhance mobility, reduce fall risk, and address...
Summary:The Mayo Clinic study suggests that the ability to balance on one leg, particularly the nondominant leg, is a more significant indicator of aging than strength or gait changes. Key Takeaways: Balance on one leg declines with age and is closely linked to fall...
Researchers in Michigan State University’s Department of Kinesiology found significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in United States emergency departments—with the highest rates in the South and lower rates in the Midwest and Northeast. Podcast: Dual...
