Better Balance: Easy exercises to improve stability and prevent falls

As we get older, falls can have greater consequences. More than 90% of all hip fractures are due to falls. Four out of five fall deaths occur in people over 65. The simple fear of falling causes many people to curtail the very activities that strengthen the muscles and reflexes essential to good balance.

Let the doctors at Harvard Medical School show you how to keep your balance now and for the many years ahead with Better Balance: Easy exercises to improve stability and prevent falls.

✔ Six illustrated workouts to improve balance

✔ A step-by-step personal safety and home hazard checklist

✔ Which medications raise the risk for falling?

✔ Common health conditions that can affect balance

✔ Which vitamin has been shown to cut the risk of fall by 17%

If you’re determined to stay steady on your feet, you owe it to yourself to get Better Balance: Easy exercises to improve stability and prevent falls into your hands now!