Molly Wigand is a professional writer who has published numerous books and articles, including self-help books for children and adults. During her career as a Hallmark writer and editor, she created ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- With so many weather changes in Southern California lately, your allergies are probably all over the place. From rain to heat to wind, Eyewitness News spoke with a doctor on how ...

When my family moved to New Hampshire going into my freshman year of high school, Dr. C. Everett Koop, President Ronald Reagan’s surgeon general, became my neighbor. As an aspiring doctor, I took ...

Is vinyl flooring or carpeted flooring more appropriate to reduce falls in those with dementia? Data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study has shown that nearly half of older adults with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People of any age are susceptible to falling, but older adults are especially at risk. Falls are the leading cause of injury and ...

Falls may not be at the top of our minds as we consider health goals for the new year, but the probability it may happen to someone you know is high—especially if that person is an older adult. As the ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers preventive services to help assess your fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also cover fall prevention programs. As we age, natural changes ...