You caught yourself before you fell — barely. That split-second catch isn't luck, it's reaction time, and it's trainable. Here's what the research says about the real link between reaction time and fall risk, and one simple drill you can start practicing today.

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.