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A word on excessive exercise Managing the risk of falls
If you do not have periods, the emphasis of Falls are a particular problem as you age as
treatment is to restore normal period patterns they can lead to fractures especially of the
and this may mean: hip. Find information on what increases the
changing training routines if you are risk of falls, things you can do for yourself to
underweight, making sure you have an lower the risk of falls and who to see if you
adequate intake of calories from a wide need expert advice on how to lower your risk
variety of foods using the oral contraceptive of falls.
pill to restore oestrogen levels
What increases the risk of a fall?
Smoking & alcohol Factors that may lead to an increased
Smoking and excessive alcohol are known to risk of a fall, especially for older women,
have a negative effect on bone health and lead include poor vision, a decreased sense of
to a significant reduction in bone density. For joint position, poor balance, poor physical
more information go to smoking or alcohol. strength, and increased frailty.
Match your activity to the weather and seasons
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