15 Shocking Reasons You're Losing Your Balance After 60—And What You Need to Know
15 Shocking Reasons You're Losing Your Balance After 60—And What You Need to Know. As we age, especially after 60, balance issues become more common due to various factors like muscle weakness, vision changes, and inner ear problems. Muscle weakness, also known as sarcopenia, significantly affects our ability to stay steady. Vision changes, often caused by conditions like cataracts or glaucoma, impair our ability to perceive our surroundings. Inner ear issues, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), disrupt our spatial orientation. Medications, neurological conditions like Parkinson's, and decreased proprioception also contribute to balance problems. Additionally, arthritis, low blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues can impair stability. Foot problems, cognitive decline, poor nutrition, and lack of physical activity further exacerbate the risk of falls. Environmental hazards like cluttered spaces and poor lighting also play a role. Understanding these factors can help manage and reduce balance issues. #healthtips #after50 Disclaimer: The materials and information contained on HealthQuest channel are provided for general informational purposes only and therefore are no substitute for informed medical advice or treatment. Please consult a medical doctor to seek treatment for any illnesses or medical concerns you may have. Copyright Disclaimers • We use images and content in accordance with the YouTube Fair Use copyright guidelines • Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.” • This video could contain certain copyrighted video clips, pictures, or photographs that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for one or more of the reasons noted above. Disclaimer: The materials and information contained on HealthQuest channel are provided for general informational purposes only and therefore are no substitute for informed medical advice or treatment. Please consult a medical doctor to seek treatment for any illnesses or medical concerns you may have. Copyright Disclaimers • We use images and content in accordance with the YouTube Fair Use copyright guidelines • Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.” • This video could contain certain copyrighted video clips, pictures, or photographs that were not specifically authorized to be used by the copyright holder(s), but which we believe in good faith are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine for one or more of the reasons noted above.
