Share on Pinterest A new draft recommendation from the U.S. Task Force says taking vitamin D supplements with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults. kali9/Getty ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults 65 and older – with reports showing about 14 million adults fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

While he shared many lessons, I never forgot one takeaway he always stressed: if you want to live a long, healthy life to the fullest, don’t fall – especially as you get older. At the time ...

Redbridge Council is leading an 18-month pilot project aimed at reducing falls among elderly residents by introducing assistive technology solutions. According to the National Institute on Ageing, ...

A panel of independent health experts recommended Tuesday against older adults using vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent falls and fractures, citing inadequate evidence to support their ...

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US ...