Today's Health Topic Our best balance boosters Many older adults focus on exercise and diet to stay healthy. But one of the worst offenders to health — poor balance — is often an afterthought. Unfortunately, imbalance is a common cause of falls, which send millions of people in the United States to emergency departments each year with broken hips and head injuries. But there are many things you can do to improve your balance. Discover top strategies for improving your balance »

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