To ward off the ills of ageing, seniors should resort to a childhood favourite with a weighted ball, says researchers.
The brain uses two strategies to maintain balance, according to Dr Alexander Aruin of University of Illinois at Chicago, starting by activating the muscles in anticipation of jostling that could lead to a fall.
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