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Try footwear with good traction and walking carefully with low center of gravity, expert suggests

Symptoms associated with falls, researchers say

Those who took rivastigmine in study were 45 percent less likely to have an accident

To avoid injury, pedestrians should 'engage with their surroundings,' surgeon says

Slips and falls from ladders can result in serious foot and ankle injuries

And cost of treatment in hospitals has jumped in the past decade, researchers add

Take special care when using ladders, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says

Illness can lower blood pressure, lead to dizziness, researchers say

Nearly one-quarter had trouble getting out of hospital bed, walking 10 feet and getting back in bed

Falls are the major cause among the elderly, researchers say

Researchers also report that car crashes cause 1 in 7 unintentional deaths in older Americans

Many seniors rely on more than one mobility device, study finds

Doctor shares tips for staying warm, avoiding falls

Study found more than a third of people over 65 reporting a fall over the past 2 years

Inability to stand on one foot for 20-plus seconds could suggest brain vessel damage, study contends