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V O L U M E 9 , N U M B E R 4 V O L U M E 9 , N U M B E R 4 Health Bulletin Health Bulletin N E W Y O R K C I T Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H E A L T H A N D M E N T A L H Y G I E N E N E W Y O R K C I T Y D E P A R T M E N T O F H E A L T H A N D M E N T A L H Y G I E N E # 7 9 i n as e r i e s o f H e al t h B u l l e t i n s o n i s s u e s o f p r e s s i n g i n t e r e s t t o al l N e w Y o r k e r s How to Prevent Falls A guide for older adults • Available in Spanish, Chinese and other languages: call 311 or visit nyc.gov/health • Disponible en español: llame al 311 o visite nyc.gov/health Health • nyc.gov/health n y c . g o v / h e al t h H o w t o P r e v e n t F al l s : V o l u m e 9 – N u m b e r 4 To prevent falls, take care of your health. Be physically active. • Regular exercise improves mood and makes you healthier at any age. It’s never too late to start. • Physical activity helps prevent and control high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and many other conditions. • Exercise also lowers your chances of falling because it strengthens muscles and improves balance. • Adults should get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, such as a brisk walk, at least 5 days a week. But any amount is good — some activity is better than none! • You can spread out your activity — you don’t have to do it all at once. Just 10 minutes at a time is fine. • Exercise that improves balance and coordination, such as Tai