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Falls
A fall can alter your life. If you're elderly, it can
result to disability and a loss of independence. If your
bones are delicate from osteoporosis, you could break
a bone, frequently a hip. But aging only doesn't make
people fall. Diabetes and heart disease impinge on balance.
So do problems with circulation, thyroid or nervous systems.
Some medicines make people woozy. Eye problems or alcohol
can be issues. Several of these things can make a fall
more likely. Babies and young children are also at jeopardy
of falling - off of furniture and down stairs, for instance.
Falls and accidents seldom "just occur." Taking
care of your health by exercising and getting usual eye
exams and physicals may aid lessen your chance of falling.
Getting purge of tripping hazards in your home and wearing
nonskid shoes may also aid. To lessen the chances of breaking
a bone if you do fall, make certain that you get enough
calcium and vitamin D.
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