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Results 1 - 10 of 56 for Falls
  1. Falls (National Library of Medicine)  
    Falls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground equipment. For older adults, falls can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/falls.html - Health Topics
  2. Sleep Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Some major types include: Insomnia - being unable to fall asleep and stay asleep. This is the most ... take more than 30 minutes each night to fall asleep You regularly wake up several times each ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sleepdisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Fractures (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... fractures? Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Overuse and repetitive motions can ... Wearing protective equipment when you do sports Preventing falls by: Getting rid of any tripping hazards in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fractures.html - Health Topics
  4. Insomnia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... research shows that African Americans take longer to fall asleep, don't sleep as well, and have ... Lying awake for a long time before you fall asleep Sleeping for only short periods Being awake ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/insomnia.html - Health Topics
  5. Balance Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... confusion, and disorientation. They are one cause of falls and fall-related injuries, such as a hip fracture (broken ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/balanceproblems.html - Health Topics
  6. Benefits of Exercise (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... factor for many cancers. Reduce your risk of falls. For older adults, doing balance and muscle-strengthening ... Improve your sleep. Exercise can help you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Improve your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/benefitsofexercise.html - Health Topics
  7. Exercise and Physical Fitness (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to walk on uneven surfaces and help prevent falls. To improve your balance, try tai chi or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html - Health Topics
  8. Healthy Aging (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... diseases, and heart disease. Taking steps to prevent falls. Older adults have a higher risk of falling. ... likely to fracture (break) a bone when they fall. Getting regular eye checkups, getting regular physical activity, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/healthyaging.html - Health Topics
  9. Osteoporosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... quitting smoking and limiting alcohol Regular physical activity Fall prevention to help prevent fractures Medicines, such as: ... the risk of breaking a bone by preventing falls. Can osteoporosis be prevented? To help keep bones ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/osteoporosis.html - Health Topics
  10. Seasonal Affective Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the seasons. It usually starts in the late fall and early winter and goes away during the ... replace the sunshine that you miss during the fall and winter months. You sit in front of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/seasonalaffectivedisorder.html - Health Topics
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