Protect the Mind, Prevent the Fall March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Falls are responsible for 81% of traumatic brain injuries among seniors. Those over 75 years of age have the highest risk of TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths. Risk Factors for TBIs in Seniors: 1. Balance and Mobility Issues: Reduced strength, poor balance, and slowed…

Exercise is Medicine Physical activity influences the cellular and molecular drivers of biological aging, slowing aging rates. Exercise serves both as preventive medicine and therapeutic treatment with many chronic illnesses. Izquierdo M. et al. Global consensus on optimal exercise recommendations for enhancing healthy longevity in older adults (ICFSR). Journal Nutrition, Health, and Aging. 2024 Dec…