A new study found that 20% of participants were unable to perform a 10-second single-leg balance test. Researchers suggest balance may be a stronger indicator of our overall health than ever before ...

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

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 ...

The way aging is assessed is undergoing a shift as researchers uncover a simple but revealing physical test. Traditional fitness measures such as endurance and strength have long been used to evaluate ...

For older adults, being able to balance briefly on one foot may predict how long they’ll live. People who failed a 10-second balance test of standing on one foot were nearly twice as likely to die in ...

Len Kaplan began having difficulty walking in a straight line when he was in his 50s. Scoliosis combined with compressed discs in his back were causing his balance to deteriorate. “Physical therapy, ...

Perhaps you’ve already tried balancing on one leg during a routine as simple as brushing your teeth. If you can balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds, rejoice! Chances are, you will outlive many ...

A simple balance test may be a reliable indicator of a person’s overall risk of death and could be useful to include in routine health checks for middle-aged and older men and women, according to new ...

A new study shows that those who can stand on one leg for ten seconds have less risk of early death. Now we can add a low number to this list of tests. It's the ability to stand for less than 10 ...

No, you don't need to walk a tightrope or be an advanced yoga master (though if you are, your balance is probably amazing!). Having good balance is crucial for everyday activities like walking without ...

This simple, often neglected skill can pay huge dividends later in life. By Hilary Achauer Len Kaplan began having difficulty walking in a straight line when he was in his 50s. Scoliosis combined with ...