Irrational fear of falling is often linked to depression

By: Dr. Alastair Flint
The Globe and Mail December 21, 2008

We ask the experts to settle common questions we’ve all wondered about.QUESTION The return of freezing temperatures means roads and sidewalks are once again icy or slick. But when does a fear of falling on ice become a hindrance to a normal, active life – and how can it be overcome?

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