Standing on one leg signals fall risk in aging adults
Mayo Clinic researchers studied balance on one leg among 40 adults aged 52 to 83 in Rochester. The nondominant leg balance declined with age faster than gait, grip, or knee strength, with 5 seconds as a benchmark for risk and 30 seconds as a sign of good balance.
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Mayo Clinic
Kenton Kaufman
Rochester
Minn
Kaufman
National Institute On Aging
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Claudio Gil S. Araujo
Clinimex
Rio de Janeiro
Araujo
Gangs and politics mirror each other in mental health issues
Bryan Busch argues that gang dynamics and political polarization share patterns such as moral dissonance, confirmation bias, and the Dunning Kruger effect. He notes mental health impacts from violence and fear, urges reflection on bias, and calls for unity during the 2024 election.
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Bryan Busch
Cedar Rapids
Falience
the Gazette
Bryan. Busch
Thegazette.com
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