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Yoga can Protect the elderly from falls

This was the headline in a national newspaper recently.  Only two months of yoga classes improve muscle strength, balance and flexibility, making falls and fractures less likely.  Women who took part in the exercises, specifically designed for over 65s, also felt more confident and upbeat, the US study found,d  Falls are one of the most common causes of death in the over 75s.  Studies show half of elderly women die within two years of a fall.  Research Dr. Jinsup Song said that women's walking speed, strength balance, flexibility and confidence had all improved by the end of the nine week course.  'This can help elderly women maintain their mobility and independence' he said.