People were encouraged to play a game called smart±step for at least two hours a week for one year.
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A dance mat-like game that forces players to step on various arrows probably prevents falls in older adults by improving strength, balance, and reflexes.
Our sense of balance naturally declines as we age, and falls often cause serious injuries for older adults. Conditions such as vision problems, muscle weakness, dementia, heart disease, and low blood pressure can also increase your risk.
To help prevent falls, Dinah Starnix in…
Source: www.newscientist.com
