Physical activity reduces risk of serious falls in older men

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-02/yu-par020116.php

Public Release: 3-Feb-2016
Physical activity reduces risk of serious falls in older men
Yale University

Older men who engage in regular physical activity experience far fewer serious fall injuries than those who do not, say Yale researchers. Their findings suggest that moderate exercise can help prevent potentially devastating falls, the leading cause of injury in people age 70 and older.

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tags: exercise