Most fall prevention advice focuses on standing still and holding steady. But the skill that actually catches you when you trip isn't stillness — it's reaction. Here's why play (yes, play) may be the most overlooked fall prevention tool available, and one game to try this week.

Nobody's calendar has a slot that says "play." Here are five easy, equipment-free ways to plant play into the week you already have — plus two classic games that double as real balance training.

Play isn't just for kids. Discover why playful movement — from balloon volley to backyard games — supports balance, brain health, and independence as you age.