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Middle-aged men in Lycra – or “MAMILs” – may be onto something. People who keep cycling into their later years are surer on their feet, lowering the risk of falls that plague older folk.
One-third of over 65s take a tumble each year. Apart from the physical injuries, the fear of a repeat can limit mobility and independence and lead to further health issues like arthritis and depression. About one-quarter of older people who fracture their hip during a fall .
at the University of Sydney and his colleagues wondered whether bike-riding could prevent falls…
