How to Prevent Falls: Tips for Older Adults
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For older Americans, a fall is no laughing matter.
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THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For older Americans, a fall is no laughing matter.
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A strategy depending on voluntary changes by industry has been associated with a 2% reduction in sugar, which is far short of the target of a 15% reduction.