Philophobia is the fear of falling in love or becoming emotionally connected with other people. Those with this fear often avoid relationships altogether because it just feels terrifying to them. It’s ...

Writer Erica Jong may have had a "Fear of Flying," but for folks aged 65 and older, a fear of falling makes a lot more sense. ... she fell backward and never recovered.

Fear of Falling (FOF) which is especially common in the over-50 crowd. Research shows that people with FOF, regardless of whether they have experienced a bad fall, are more likely to become ...

When older people become afraid of falling, they may cut back on physical activity and eventually grow weaker. “Paradoxically, that puts them at greater risk of falling,” Gill said.

The reason most people fall when they ski is because they're not balanced over the center of their skis. Many people have a tendency to lean back too far. Ski instructors often refer to this as ...