every shower must be limited to exactly five or ten minutes, but people who develop symptoms should avoid prolonged heat exposure.
## 7. The Biggest Everyday Danger May Actually Be Falling
When people discuss “cardiovascular dangers” in the bathroom, it is easy to overlook a much more common problem: **falls**.
Bathrooms combine several risk factors:
* Wet floors
* Smooth surfaces
* Hard fixtures
* Tight spaces
* Stepping over tub edges
* Changing position quickly
The National Institute on Aging recommends grab bars and nonslip surfaces in tubs and showers to reduce fall hazards.
The CDC
