Climbing stairs offers significant health benefits for seniors, including improved cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and balance, and may lower mortality rates. While fall risks exist, stairs with rails are safer than outdoor walking, and incorporating stair climbing into daily routines can help seniors stay active and healthy. Experts recommend maintaining options with and without stairs as health declines.
Werner has recalled over 122,000 Multi-Max Pro ladders sold at Home Depot due to a faulty locking mechanism that can fail, posing a fall and injury risk. Owners are advised to stop using the ladders immediately, register for a refund, and properly dispose of them. The recall affects specific models sold between 2021 and 2024, with reports of falls and injuries linked to the defect.
A recent study found that yoga is better than physical therapy at improving the quality of life for MS patients. A high-dose vitamin D supplement did not reduce the risk of relapses in people with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) already using a disease-modifying therapy. An investigational oral therapy called PIPE-307 is expected to launch a Phase 2 trial to boost remyelination. A new wearable system called NeurOpTrek powered by Sensoria is designed to reduce the risk of falls and improve balance, gait, and coordination for older patients and people with MS.
Untreated hearing loss can have profound effects on a person's health, including an increased risk of dementia, mental health issues, and falls. However, a recent study found that people who used hearing aids had the same risk of dementia as people with normal hearing. Hearing aids can also reduce social isolation, loneliness, and depressed mood. If you think you might benefit from hearing aids, ask your doctor or see an audiologist to find out.
