Winter has been showing its true colors recently with all the snow and icy conditions, and that means getting around can be challenging. While we all have concerns about slipping and falling in this ...

When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control ...

The icy conditions have resulted in an increase of visits to the hospital by people slipping and falling, according to St. Peter’s Health Partners. The hospital is reminding people to use the “Walk ...

The trick to balancing on slick sidewalks is to "walk like a penguin." Instinct tells us to do the opposite and center our weight mid-stride, which works on dry walkways. But this tactic forces legs ...

An icy sidewalk, driveway or walking trail is a real danger. Roughly 800,000 people who slip and fall each year need medical attention, according to the Mayo Clinic. Even if you don’t end up in the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With winter in full swing and arctic temperatures and snow blanketing much of the country, Purdue professor Shirley Rietdyk says a few simple steps can help cut down the number ...

Schools, businesses and local governments are closed across the Triangle and Charlotte area on Thursday, Feb. 20, and drivers are warned about slick roads. But some may still need to go outside — ...