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Topic- Exercise
![Exercise is key part of new guidelines to prevent falls-2449 Exercise is key part of new guidelines to prevent falls-2449](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Exercise is key part of new guidelines to prevent falls
For an older adult, a fall can be a life-changing event. Falls are not only associated with significant injury and death in the older population, they are also linked to reduced independence and early admission to long-term care facilities. Recognizing the need, the American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatrics Society have updated their fall prevention guidelines, which were last published in 2001.
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![Less-intense exercise reduces risk of osteoarthritis-2411 Less-intense exercise reduces risk of osteoarthritis-2411](/images/listing_research.jpg)
![Updated position statement on exercise and type 2 diabetes-2386 Updated position statement on exercise and type 2 diabetes-2386](/images/listing_research.jpg)
![WHO releases recommendations for physical activity and health-2371 WHO releases recommendations for physical activity and health-2371](/images/listing_research.jpg)
![Tai chi eases the discomfort of arthritis-2368 Tai chi eases the discomfort of arthritis-2368](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Tai chi eases the discomfort of arthritis
There are more than 100 forms of rheumatic diseases, with arthritis a notable form. Arthritis affects the joints, while the broader category of rheumatic diseases refers to conditions affecting joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases). People who have arthritis experience painful, swollen joints.
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![Muscle training improves quality of life for women with osteoporosis-2277 Muscle training improves quality of life for women with osteoporosis-2277](/images/listing_research.jpg)