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Study finds higher rate of hospital admissions for heart attack, chest pain 2 days after storm

Top 5 diseases, conditions accounted for $437 billion in 2013

Physical activity helps improve gait and balance, research review finds

Study found 41 percent of meds that can increase drowsiness were set too high for seniors, linked to accidents

Warning signs such as exhaustion increase the risk for bad outcomes, researchers find

They cause millions of injuries and soaring health care costs, CDC report shows

Inactivity boosts their risk for falls, broken bones, serious disease and early death, CDC warns

Even in first trimester, center of mass shifts forward, research shows

Some eyeglasses may cause blurry vision, so seniors need to watch their step, researchers say

Expert advice on how seniors can lower their risk

Year-long CDC study finds 1.3 million people over 65 with poor eyesight fell at least once

Study of veterans with irregular heartbeat found one-third suffered such incidents while on the drug

Researchers find falls, broken bones, bed sores more likely in older patients

But treatments to improve strength, balance may guard against injuries, disability, researchers say

Males made greater gains than women, study says