BOB HICOK’S poetry is a fleeting comfort, a temporary solace from the chaos of the world. Smart, honest, powerfully inventive, his writing asks the biggest questions while acknowledging that ...

“The fear of falling is real, but people can change it,” said Kristen Wheeden, coordinator for the chronic disease self-management program at Holy Cross, who taught the “Matter of Balance ...

Many elderly fear falling for good reason. One third of seniors over 65 fall each year, and of those, 50 percent fall repeatedly. "This morning I feel while getting out of bed," said senior Olaf ...

Fear of falling causes many older people to shun physical activity, which perversely increases their risk of falls. WSJ health reporter Melanie Evans joins Tanya Rivero to discuss. Photo: Tamar ...