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Falls & hip fractures
Falls & hip fractures after 40
Falls and hip fractures can have a major impact on mobility, confidence and independence, particularly in later life.
CalderGold brings together articles, local services and activities across Calderdale connected with strength, balance, mobility, fall prevention and recovery.
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Falls & hip fractures articles
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3 Ways to Balance Your Hormones Naturally
Discusses hormonal balance and the roles of estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormones, DHEA, stress and lifestyle factors.
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Balance Function Serves as a Key Marker for Healthy Aging
Discusses balance as a marker of healthy ageing and the role of balance exercises in supporting stability and preventing falls.
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Can You Pass the 10-Second Balance Test?
Examines the one-leg balance test, factors associated with falls and exercises intended to improve balance and stability.
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Easy way to lower your risk of hip fractures up to 44%
Reviews findings from the Framingham Osteoporosis Study concerning vitamin C intake, bone health and hip-fracture risk.
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Eating Your Way to Hormonal Balance
Discusses dietary approaches intended to support hormonal balance and ease common symptoms during perimenopause and menopause.
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Eliminate hypertension and its deadly side effects naturally
Discusses foods, nutrients, hormone balance and kidney health in relation to maintaining healthier blood pressure.
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Fall Prevention Is the Most Important Thing for Preventing Osteoporosis Bone Fractures
Explains how resistance exercise, stronger lower-limb muscles and balance training may help reduce falls and osteoporotic bone fractures.
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Healing Bone Fractures: Rarely Considered Micronutrients
Examines the roles of vitamin C, lysine, proline and other collagen-supporting micronutrients in healing bone fractures.
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How Well Do Medicines Like Fosamax Work to Treat Osteoporosis?
Examines the effectiveness of bisphosphonate medicines such as Fosamax in preventing vertebral and hip fractures.
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Menopause and the Influence of Estrogen Dominance
Presents the author’s interpretation of estrogen, progesterone and hormone balance during menopause.
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Local Falls & hip fractures support
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Back to Fitness Physio
Physiotherapy clinic in the Sowerby Bridge area providing injury assessment, hands-on treatment, exercise rehabilitation and support for adults returning to movement, exercise and everyday activity.
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Plus Health Company
Halifax physiotherapy provider offering assessment, treatment, advice and exercise-based support for musculoskeletal conditions including osteoporosis. The service also offers physiotherapist-led Pilates, balance work and falls-prevention exercise.
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The Vale Physiotherapy
West Vale physiotherapy clinic supporting adults with pain, injury and movement difficulties through individual assessment, hands-on treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation.
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Falls & hip fractures events and activities
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Event
Old-Time and Modern Sequence Dancing - Brighouse
Date: 1 October 2026
Venue: Central Methodist Church
Weekly afternoon old-time and modern sequence dancing in central Brighouse, combining gentle physical activity, music and social contact for adults who enjoy traditional group…
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Old-Time and Modern Sequence Dancing - Ovenden
Date: 1 October 2026
Venue: OSCA Foundation at Forest Cottage
Weekly old-time and modern sequence dancing at OSCA Foundation in Ovenden, offering gentle physical activity, music and a social afternoon for adults. Contact the…
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A Chance to Dance - Hebden Bridge
Date: 5 October 2026
Venue: Hebden Bridge Town Hall
Friendly weekly daytime dance sessions at Hebden Bridge Town Hall, suitable for older adults who want to stay active, enjoy music and meet other…
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Age UK Tai Chi - Halifax
Date: 6 October 2026
Venue: Rimani House Wellbeing Centre
Low-impact Tai Chi combining deep breathing, relaxation and slow flowing movements to support mobility, posture, strength and balance. Movements can be adapted for disabled…
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