How to reduce your risk of accidents

Accidental injuries are a leading cause of disability and death, but they are almost always preventable.

When asked to name their greatest health risks, people rarely mention accidents. Yet accidental injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 136,000 lives annually. And if you're under 45, you're more likely to die from an accidental injury than from any other cause.

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Mobility and Independence, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School, will help you maintain your mobility and safeguard your independence. It will give you recommendations for exercise, diet, preventive care, and lifestyle choices that will keep you stronger and steadier with fewer aches and more stamina. Plus, you’ll get advice for aging in place, adapting and fall-proofing your home, choosing services, and more.

Routine screening tests for men

Men are less likely than women to get routine physical exams and screenings. A survey by the American Academy of Family Physicians found that 55% of men surveyed had not seen their doctor for a physical exam in the previous year, even though 40% of them had at least one chronic condition.

Mobility and Independence

Featured content:

•	Mobility and quality of life
•	Prime movers: Knees and hips
•	A good foundation: Feet and ankles
•	A stable support: Your back and posture
•	Masterful muscles
•	... and more!