Becky Boudreau, a head lice technician in New Hampshire, says because lice are most active at night, parents may notice their ...

Falls can be life-changing, and in some cases even life-ending, for older adults. That's why a program in Murray on Tuesday focused on maintaining physical health and fall prevention.

Dr. John Anderson, a Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician with Nationwide Children's - Toledo, discusses what to do and ways to avoid common sports injuries.

In 2023, 36,500 Connecticut residents were hospitalized after falls, and 411 — mostly older adults — died, according to state ...

Worried about the dangers of falls in older adults? For too many people—especially those with memory loss—falls aren’t just accidents. They’re the number one cause of hospitalization, loss of ...

Here’s what sleep experts want you to know about how to handle a sleepless night. Meet the experts: Shannon Sullivan, MD, is a sleep specialist at the Sleep Medical Center at Stanford Medicine. Milena ...

Joseph Dennis (left), a volunteer with Philadelphia's Senior Companion Program, walks with James Henry, who is blind and needs assistance leaving the house. Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby ...

Welcome to September, where summer comes to an end and we see the first day of fall Sept. 22. In concurrence with the start of fall is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, from Sept. 22 through 26. This ...

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) issued an action plan that would, in part, equip providers of aging services with a single clearinghouse of ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Doctors at Avera and Sanford hospitals say they’ve noticed patients asking more questions when it comes to vaccines. “I would say there’s probably been a little bit of an ...

Experts say falls don’t have to be a part of aging — with simple steps like exercise, awareness, and home safety, older adults can stay independent and steady on their feet.

The kids have gone back to school, football season is upon us and pumpkin spice-flavored products are back. That can mean only one thing: Fall will be here soon — on Sept. 22, to be exact. Our gardens ...