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Playoff heartbreaker: Daleville falls to Leroy in second round
Helmets were flung in frustration and tears were shed in disappointment on Friday night as the Daleville Warhawks (6-5) watched the Leroy Bears (9-3) celebrate a shocking come-from-behind 27-26 win in the second round of the Class 2A State Playoffs.
Watching Your Step: Safety Tips for Preventing Falls Among Seniors
Most falls in seniors happen in homes. And more and more seniors are choosing to age in place. Follow these tips to prevent falls and injuries.
What to Expect if Earth Ever Falls Into a Black Hole
What would happen, hypothetically, if a black hole appeared out of nowhere next to Earth? One word: spaghettification
What to Do When a Tree Falls on the House, Solved!
When disaster strikes and a tree falls on the house, follow this action plan to ensure safety for your family and mitigate the damage to your home.
How to Save Your Phone When It Falls in the Toilet
It's not often that a one-minute video can save you hundreds of dollars, but if you ever drop your phone in the toilet, this clip might bail you out.
Prevent Falls. Check for Safety
If you are worried about your loved one falling down, download our free checklist to make sure their home is safe.
Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls
Fall prevention — Take steps now to prevent falls and maintain your independence.
Hospitals Step Up To Help Seniors Avoid Falls
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults older than 65, but they don’t have to happen. A number of new initiatives are designed to make seniors stronger and less likely to take a tumble.…
10 Things You Can Do To Prevent Falls
How many times have you heard someone say their father or mother was fine before he or she fell? For many older adults, an unexpected fall can touch off ...
10 Steps to Help Older Adults Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
10 Steps to Help Older Adults Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
How carriers keep your phones working when the world falls apart
Hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires can knock out phone service right when we need it most.
4 Principles to Prevent Senior Slips and Falls
Retired Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. M.E. Hecht writes practical tips to help keep your senior loved one safe from slips and falls. Read more.
How to prevent injuries from falls? Step one: Get an eye exam! [Video]
It's National Falls Prevention Awareness Day! Watch this video with fall prevention tips.
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Balance, Strength Training Reduce Falls for Elderly, Study Finds
Older people who engage in balance and strength training can significantly reduce their risk of falling, a new study suggests.
Elevators Can Help Prevent Falls for Seniors
Senior Falls and Costs When it comes to getting older, one thing that every senior will be at risk of is suffering from a fall. In the milder cases, falls can result in bruises, scuffs, and a new-found fear of the stairs. In more severe cases, broken bones, concussion (TBI), and even death. Every year …
QUIZ: Which Twin Falls Grocery Store Are You?
Seniors should take vitamin D and exercise to prevent falls, federal panel recommends
To reduce their risk of debilitating falls that can crack a hip or spine, seniors who are unsteady on their feet should take vitamin D supplements
How the World Falls Apart
Not all at once but in millions of cataclysms small and large that strike somewhere everyday.
