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` British Journal of Sports Medicine has published a study suggesting that older man may live longer lowering the risk of death by participating in any level of physical activity. Low intensity exercises are better suited to older men who may have a variety of barriers preventing them from participating in more intense activities. …
Stressful life events significantly raise the risk of falls in older men. Among older men, the death of a loved one, as well as serious financial problems, significantly raise the risk of falls in the year following the incident. Howard A. Fink, from the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis (Minnesota, USA), and colleagues completed a …