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balance

Build better balance at any age

Improvements in body strength will lower the risk of falls, helping prevent broken bones—particularly for older adults.

Find balance through movement

A PTA shares his top suggestions for how to stay upright with gentle activity.

Stay active with these 5 must-do moves

Conquer achy joints, slower metabolisms and decreased muscle strength by using movement to your advantage.

Parkinson’s pandemic looms

Declines in smoking and an increase in aging populations, environmental contaminants point to a massive rise in cases in the coming years.

Want agility? Get on the ball

Balance and coordination exercises can be simple, at-home activities—and a bit of fun to boot.

Take a stand on staying mobile after 80

Standing exercises better than sitting ones for preserving walking skills.

Body poetry set to music

Tai Chi helps people move past the pain and improves balance and memory.

Blood test may help diagnose concussions

Tell-tale protein can be found in blood as long as a week after a head injury.

Patient Story

‘They just want to belong’

Ballet class for children with Down syndrome provides mind, body and spirit benefits.

Patient Story

‘Exercise has made a difference’

Boxing, tango or tai chi? Pick your weapon in the Parkinson’s battle.

Is your office chair trying to kill you?

Try these 4 ways to make your workplace furniture ‘work’ for you.