I’m always on the lookout for any kind of information that I think might help people prevent falls or live a higher quality of life. So I was pretty excited when I came across a new research review in the British Medical Journal recently. The study fo… more »

I recently read an article from American Bone Health that discussed the impending increase in falls and fall-related injuries among seniors. The National Council on Aging refers to this as the “Silver Tsunami.” It’s really a simple concept – the huge… more »

I've talked before about how your leg muscles are the most important muscles when it comes to living a high quality of life because they help you move around and stay active. Leg muscles are so important that I think everyone over 60 should be trainin… more »

Regular Exercise Reduces Your Risk of Falling! The Journal of American Geriatrics Society recently published the findings of a team at the George Institute for International Health in Australia who reviewed 44 research trials involving over 9000 peopl… more »

Is Balance Trainable?Balance is a trainable skill, just like riding a bike or playing the guitar. You get better with practice.Most people don’t view it that way. Instead, they figure balance is something that’s good when you’re younger and just de… more »