The Radiological Society of North America released the results of a study indicating walking may slow mental decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as healthy individuals.
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Minor falls could lead to major health complications
As people age, their reflexes, vision and hearing may not be as good as they once were. The reduced functionality of such senses can put people at an increased risk of falling down.
Falls for the elderly can have far more serious consequences than the same accidents involving younger individuals. Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center found that even small falls can be fatal. In fact, their research indicates that falls in adults over the age of 70 are three times more likely to result in death.
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