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Trying out the obstacle course

Booby-trapped obstacle course trains older people not to fall

21 December 2017

A quarter of older adults who break their hip die within a year. Alice Klein went to try out an obstacle course designed to help them stay on their feet
Strong bones may be vital for maintaining memory in old age

Strong bones may be vital for maintaining memory in old age

23 November 2017

A hormone secreted by bone reverses age-related memory loss in mice, hinting that strengthening your bones may protect you from some of the ravages of old age

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