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Cataract Surgery Could Save Your Eyesight and Maybe Your Life
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2024
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Cataract surgery could restore good vision to older people and by doing so cut their odds for potentially life-threatening falls, a new study finds.
Folks who got the surgery had significantly lower odds for bone fractures and brain hemorrhages linked to falling compared...
Protecting Yourself From Winter Weather Injuries
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2024
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Falls, frostbite, fractures: They are all potential hazards of icy winter conditions. But experts say there's a lot you can do to avoid injury when snowflakes fall.
First, stay warm.
According to the New York City Department of Health, people lose ...
An Apple (and Some Blackberries) Each Day May Keep Frailty Away
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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You've heard of eating your spinach to stay strong, but how about loading up on your flavonols?
New research suggests that plant-based foods rich in these important dietary compounds could lower your chances of developing frailty as you age.
Apples and blackberries...
Bone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2023
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It's important to understand your bone health to avoid damage as you age.
Losses of bone mineral density and bone mass can cause weakening, potentially leading to a fracture, especially in the hip, spine and wrist.
Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease becaus...
Seat Post Defect Spurs Recall of 2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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People who use a Peloton exercise bike at home should check their model number immediately.
A recall of 2 million bikes with the model number PL01 was issued Thursday. People should stop using them immediately because of fall and injury hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product...
Dog-Walking Downside: Fractures, Head Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Walking your dog gets you moving and out in the fresh air, but head injuries and fractures are very real possibilities, especially for older dog owners, researchers say.
The most common injury from walking a leashed dog that sends folks to the ER is fractured fingers, a ...
Weaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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For some older adults, thinning bones may be a harbinger of waning memory, a new study suggests.
The study, of more than 3,600 older adults, found that those with relatively low bone density were at greater risk of being diagnosed with dementia within the next decade. Th...
Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors' Risk of Falling
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, most of them in their own homes. But it's possible to reduce those numbers by a quarter, according to a new study.
Five steps can cut the risk of falls by 26%, the researchers reported in the March 10 issue of the
Falls Can Be More Dangerous for Older Men Than for Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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While older women are treated for falls more often than elderly males, men are more likely to sustain skull fractures when they topple over, new research suggests.
This is a serious concern because more than 3 million people aged 65 and older are treated in U.S. emergenc...
Aspirin OK After Fracture to Help Avoid Blood Clots
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2023
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When people undergo surgery for broken arms or legs, they are often injected with prescription blood thinners to reduce their risk of developing potentially life-threatening blood clots in their lungs and legs.
Slips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2023
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Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and "walking like a penguin"are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.
"A variety of injuries can occur during the winter,"cautioned
Cancer Survivors May Face Higher Risks for Bone Fractures
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2022
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Adult cancer survivors, particularly those who have undergone chemotherapy, have an increased risk for serious pelvic and vertebral fractures, new research shows.
"These findings are important as the number of cancer survivors living in the United States is projected to ...
Sports Like Soccer, Basketball Are Better Than Running for Young People's Bones
- Cara Murez
- October 14, 2022
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Playing sports can benefit children in many ways, but all sports are not equal when it comes to their bones.
New research suggests children w...
When Is a Fracture Potentially Deadly for an Older Adult?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2022
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Researchers studying fractures in older adults found a higher death rate when those fractures were close...
Fractured Skulls, Broken Bones: Bike Injuries Still Common for Kids
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2022
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Over 1 million U.S. children and teens -- many of them male -- have broken bones and fractured their skulls in bicycle injuries over the past 20 years, according to new research that brou...
High-Tech Socks Could Prevent Falls in At-Risk Patients
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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Every year, anywhere from 700,000 to 1 million people fall while in U.S. hospitals, and this often triggers a downward health spiral.
Little has been sh...
Vegetarian Women at Higher Odds for Hip Fracture
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2022
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Record numbers of people are turning to plant-based diets to take advantage of the many health benefits they offer, but this may come at the expense of their bones, a new study suggests.
Exactly what did researchers find? Middle-aged women who never eat meat may be more ...
Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Your Bones, Large Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2022
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Seniors who take vitamin D supplements to improve their bone health and ward off fractures are just wasting their time and money, a major new study has found.
These supplements d...
What Anesthesia Works Best for Hip Fracture Surgery?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2022
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Patients who have spinal anesthesia while doctors repair a broken hip have more pain and need more prescription painkillers afterward than those given general anesthesia, a ...
Another Smoking Hazard for Men: Brittle Bones
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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You can add more risk of broken bones to the long list of health harms that smoking poses to men.
Along with cancer and respiratory diseases, men who smoke have a significantly increased risk of
Obesity Raises a Woman's Odds for Broken Bones
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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Being overweight or obese is never good for one's health, but now a new study suggests it increases a woman's risk of broken bones.
For the study, researchers followed 20,000 women and men, aged 40 to 7...
Are Pins or a Cast Better for a Broken Wrist?
- Robert Preidt
- January 24, 2022
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A cast is as good as metal pins for treating a broken wrist, researchers report.
A broken wrist in which bone fragments move out of their normal alignment is called a displaced wrist fra...
Many Kids Aren't Wearing Helmets While Sledding, Poll Finds
- Robert Preidt
- January 24, 2022
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When American kids do downhill skiing or snowboarding, they almost always wear a helmet, their parents say, but they're far less likely to do so when cruising down a neighborhood hill on a sled.
How Safe Is a 'Holiday' From Bone-Strengthening Meds?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2022
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People on bone-protecting drugs often take breaks from them for a few years. Now a new study finds that a "holiday" from the medication risedronate (Actonel) may come with a slightly increased risk of hip fracture.
Researchers found that compared with a drug holiday from...
Vaping Could Weaken Your Bones, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 22, 2021
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The evidence against vaping is mounting, and a new study now links e-cigarettes with an increased risk for broken bones.
Over time, vaping appears to increase the risk for fracture of the hip, spine and wrist by 46%, according to the findings. Researchers said these fra...
Protecting Your Skin From Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study
- Ernie Mundell
- November 18, 2021
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Most people know that sun-sourced vitamin D is good for their bones. So could avoiding the sun to reduce skin cancer risk weaken your bones?
A new study brings a reassuring answer: "Sun-protective" behavior -- wearing long sleeves, seeking shade or using sunscreen -- "wa...
Want Fewer Fractures in Nursing Homes? Put More Dairy on the Menu
- Robert Preidt
- October 22, 2021
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Serving more dairy products to nursing home residents could be a simple way to reduce their risk of falls and fractures, a new study suggests.
Many consume low levels of calcium and protein, which can result in weak bones that increase the likelihood of falls and fractur...
Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards
- Robert Preidt
- October 5, 2021
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Hoverboards, electric scooters and electric bikes are the transportation of choice for a growing number of Americans, but they're taking many straight to the emergency room.
Injuries associated with these so-called "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017 an...
One Activity Causes 4 Out of 5 Sports-Linked Spinal Injuries
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2021
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Football and other contact sports get a lot of attention for their injury hazards. But for most adults, bike riding is the biggest back-breaker, a new study suggests.
Of more than 12,000 sports-related spinal injuries among U.S. adults, researchers found that a full 81% ...