Health Tip: Stay Safe on the Stairs
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(HealthDay News) - It's relatively easy for seniors to slip on stairs and hurt themselves, so it's important to take precautions to prevent falls.
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Don't let a will get in the way.
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SATURDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- Following simple safety rules can help protect children from injury while they&#39;re having fun this summer, say experts from Safe Kids East Central and the Medical College of Georgia&#39;s Children&#39;s Medical Center.
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High-intensity walking helps  elderly adults keep their blood pressure in check, maintain  thigh muscle strength, and increase their exercise capacity,  according to results of a study published in the Mayo Clinic  Proceedings.
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Drinking caffeinated beverages  on a regular basis may provide significant protection against  death from heart disease in the elderly who have normal levels  of blood pressure, according to data from a large U.S. health  and nutrition study.
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NEW YORK  - Most households where kids  visit do not safely store guns or household chemicals that can  act as deadly poisons, new research shows.
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Never mind what the bathroom scales are saying and take a brisk walk: That&#39;s the message that emerges from a new study that shows that, when it comes to heart health, it&#39;s more important to be active than thin.
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Don't under-protect yourself, or you may end up very sorry.
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People with heart disease may want to steer clear of heavy traffic when exercising or simply take their workout indoors to avoid breathing polluted air.
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By Steve Lyttle, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Dec. 17--Candles and fireplaces are especially popular during the holidays, which means it's time for some safety reminders.
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CHICAGO Â» The health benefits of regular walking may include helping prevent mental decline and Alzheimer&#39;s disease, research involving Hawaii men over 70 has found, bolstering evidence that exercise needn&#39;t be strenuous to be good for you.
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NEW YORK  - COPD patients who engage in   regular physical activity, even a relatively small amount, may   lower their risk not only of being hospitalized but also of   dying, a new study shows.
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A simple five-item checklist can prevent hospital infections.
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NEW YORK  - Short bursts of exercise may  help reduce the potentially dangerous spikes in blood fats that  occur after fatty meals.
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NEW YORK  - Getting plenty of vitamin D can help prevent falls among people living in nursing homes, a new study confirms.
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By B.C. Manion, Tampa Tribune, Fla.  Dec. 16--Nothing can spoil a holiday like a knock on the head and a trip to the emergency room. Here are some reminders from the Home Safety Council to help ensure the only stars you see are on the Christmas tree.
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Leaving Speaker Dennis Hastert's office with its grand view of National Mall and the city's monuments to Washington and Lincoln, a visitor may pass a winding staircase with a sign that holds new meaning: "Careful Step Down."