To age well, geriatricians say one underappreciated key is maintaining good balance. In the U.S., 3 million older people seek medical care for fall-related injuries each year. But geriatricians say falls aren’t inevitable. If you ever feel unsteady, speak with your doctor to rule out problems with blood pressure, medications and neurological issues. Then work balance-specific exercises into your routine. Stand on one leg in line at the grocery store. Take several steps to the side in each direction while at the kitchen counter. Or do chair stands where you sit down and stand up without using the arm rests. Stick with it. Some researchers say it takes 50 hours of balance training to make a difference.

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S. adults say they plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just 5% plan to go out to celebrate at a bar, restaurant or organized event, the poll found. But many will celebrate the new year in a different way — by making a resolution. More than half say they’ll make at least one resolution for 2025. There’s some optimism about the year ahead, although more than half aren’t expecting a positive change.