The fear of falling
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among older people but, even though the weather continues to be wet and icy, experts from the University of Manchester are showing that falls can be avoid ...
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A happy life is better for your bones
How satisfied you are with your life can affect your bone density a new study in Finland has revealed. Women aged 60-70 who are satisfied with their lives have a higher bone density and they suffer fr ...
The library is my first choice
I am 70 years old and was first taken to the library by my mother when I was 5 years old. It was a cheap way of keeping me occupied as it was after the war when toys were a luxury. Our present library ...
Important questions on osteoporosis answered
It is currently estimated that over 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis, a condition which affects the bones making them weaker, brittle and more susceptible to breakage. Whilst osteoporosis ...