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 ...

While standing on one leg may seem like a simple exercise, it becomes harder as you age. If you train yourself to do it, you ...

Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be ...

Scientists may have figured out a strange new way to tell exactly how old you are. How well you can balance on one leg can accurately indicate your age, according to a new paper in the journal PLoS ...

Can you stand the test? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have unlocked an easy, equipment-free way to determine biological age. The team says the amount of time you are able to balance on one leg is a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." How long you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of health and how well you’re aging, a ...

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 ...

Physical therapists reveal the foundational "vital signs" of movement that determine your future independence, mobility, and ...

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 ...

Aging brings on a barrage of changes to the mind and body — all of them seemingly happening at once. This bombardment makes it difficult to measure how well our bodies are holding up to the test of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re ...