A simple 10-second balance test linked to fall risk may reveal surprising clues about your long-term health and lifespan.

It's surprisingly simple but could offer crucial clues about how well you're doing. Plus, how to take charge if you don't ...

The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re aging, a study finds ...

A simple balance exercise you can try at home may reveal a lot about your overall health. Take this quick test to see how you're doing! Physical balance plays a crucial role in maintaining ...

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

The one-leg balance test is a surprisingly accurate measure of age-related decline, offering insights beyond traditional methods like grip strength and walking speed, a new study finds. Featured in ...

People who can balance on one leg for 10 seconds may live longer than their peers, experts say. Individuals lose muscle mass as they age, at a rate of about one to two percent a year beginning in ...

Balance training is an often overlooked skill that can boost both your longevity and quality of life, researchers say. A 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that, for ...

When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to improving our balance. That’s a mistake because there’s a use-it-or-lose-it ...

If you’ve ever tried standing on one leg, maybe while putting on pants, reaching for something, or just challenging yourself, and found yourself wobbling far too quickly, you’re not alone. Most people ...