Falling in old age linked to altered blood flow in brain

Monday, May 17, 2010 - 23:31 in Health & Medicine

A new study shows that altered blood flow in the brain due to high blood pressure and other conditions may lead to falls in elderly people. Each year, unintentional falls in the United States account for more than 16,000 deaths and 1.8 million emergency room visits.

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