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11 Balance Exercises for Seniors to Improve Strength and Prevent Falls

Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.
Rolling Out

Essential balance exercises that protect seniors from falls

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...
Fit&Well on MSN

Cut your risk of falls by doing this simple balance drill as often as you can

Working on improving your ability to balance is important because it reduces the risk of fall-related injuries—with about 1 ...
CNN

Here’s the way to exercise for better balance

In the world of physical comedy, being a klutz who trips over their own feet gets lots of laughs. In the real world, the more often you lose your balance, the more likely you are to take a tumble that ...
Time

The Best Longevity Habit You’re Not Thinking About

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Peter Finch—Getty Images, Vitalalp/Getty Images, Boris ...
Healthline

Your Guide to Coordination Exercises for Seniors

Various abilities can decline as we age. This includes coordination abilities such as balance, flexibility, and strength. Different exercises can help maintain these skills, plus reduce the risk of ...