“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. ‘Studies have shown that obese persons fall nearly twice as much as non-obese individuals,’ Madigan said. ‘Falls have also been reported as the most common cause of injury for the obese. Losing even just a small amount of weight can improve balance and potentially reduce this risk.’
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