"In addition to greatly improving overall health and longevity, losing weight is an effective fall prevention strategy for persons with obesity, according to a new study from the American College of Sports Medicine.Lose the weight so you no longer have to say, "Help me I've fallen and I am too fat to get up."
A study by Michael Madigan, Ph.D., found that obese persons who lost even less than 10 percent of their body weight (about 25 pounds for a 300-pound person) or more significantly improved their balance."
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Weight Loss Effective In Preventing Falls For The Obese
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