Exercise reduces falls in older people

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 04:42 in Health & Medicine

Exercise programmes are an effective option for preventing falls among older people living in the community. There is less evidence at present for the effectiveness of other interventions, such as home safety improvements and vitamin D supplements, according to Cochrane Researchers who carried out a systematic review of the available evidence.

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