Balance loss leads to falls that often have serious effects, especially in the elderly. Fortunately, much of the sense of balance can be preserved and even restored through exercise
By Jane E. Brody
Scott is a Seattle-based health and science writer who says he "discovered" what he calls "the lost sense" of balance after he watched in horror as his 67-year-old father tumbled off a boulder and disappeared from sight during a hike in the Cascades.

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TV shows that feature plastic surgery and the passage of time have made Botox injections and chemical peals so mainstream they're available at the mall
By Janet Morrissey
Andrew Rudnick snickered when he first saw a medical spa offering Botox and laser hair-removal services on a visit to a Las Vegas mall in 2002. He laughed at the thought of someone - anyone - shopping for the latest fashions, grabbing a bite to eat and then, oh yeah, strolling in for a quick shot of Botox to zap out a nasty wrinkle.

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