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Elderly must have mishap-proof homes
Mumbai :: India | 1 year ago
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After their son moved to another city with his family and their daughter went abroad for higher studies, Neeta and Viren Desai were looking forward to a quiet life in their 2BHK South Mumbai apartment. However, they realised it was important to
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Women tend to slip and fall more often than men: study
Taipei :: Taiwan | 1 year ago
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Women tended to suffer more from occupational falls, especially in the 50-65 age bracket, which generated 5,361 compensation claims. In comparison, only 4,721 men applied for benefits in the same age group. But men were involved in more cases related
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Explanation of gravity thousands of years in the making
Gurnee :: IL :: USA | over 1 year ago
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You wanted to know Students in Elise Diazs fifth-grade class at OPlaine School in Gurnee asked, What causes gravity? Suggested reading Suggested reading The Warren Newport Library in Gurnee suggests these titles on gravity: Gravity is a Mystery by
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Antidepressants may raise fall risk in nursing homes
Rotterdam :: Netherlands | over 1 year ago
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Researchers in the Netherlands analyzed data about daily prescription medicine use and falls among 248 nursing home residents with dementia. The dataset collected between Jan. 1, 2006 and Jan. 1, 2008 included 85,074 person-days...A total of 683
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No Room for Complacency on Construction Sites
Auckland :: New Zealand | over 1 year ago
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People are going back to work after a few weeks off, but this doesn't mean anyone can be complacent about safety issues, says Jean Martin, the Department's Labour Group Southern Division General Manager...Safety must be a priority, particularly over
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Once-a-year ice skating warning
London :: United Kingdom | over 1 year ago
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It warned of a risk of serious injury and advised people take precautions. It recommends jogging to warm up and avoiding the mulled wine. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said falling over and bumping into people was part of the fun,
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Seniors must focus more on walking to avoid falls
Evansville :: IN :: USA | over 1 year ago
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Posted December 18, 2011 at midnight George McGovern, former U.S. senator and presidential candidate, is surely not new to media headlines. But about two weeks ago, the 89-year-old made some headlines that I'm sure he would have preferred not to make.
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Video: Fulgeance "London Falling"
San Francisco :: CA :: USA | over 1 year ago
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In this case, not only do we get some trippy visuals to go along with "London Falling," but also a sort of visual remix of the album cover itself. Put together by visual artist Ease , of the French live visual collective Wood , the clip takes the
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Construction Falls From Height Are Preventable
Auckland :: New Zealand | over 1 year ago
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The Department of Labour's investigations into construction falls from height show more than 50% of falls are from less than three metres and approximately 70% of falls are from ladders and roofs. The human and financial cost of this is too high,
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Program helps seniors find their balance
DeKalb :: IL :: USA | over 1 year ago
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Ginnie Cook does leg lifts with Kim Henmueller, a Northern Illinois student majoring in athletic training, as the two work through various exercises in the fitness center at Oak Crest on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. (Kyle Bursaw kbursaw@shawmedia.com)
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