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 ...

How long you can stand on one leg — specifically, your nondominant leg — is a telltale sign of age-related decline, according to a study led by researchers at Mayo Clinic. Researchers found that a ...

Unless you’re a budding yogi, it’s not often that you stand on one leg. After all, you’re not a flamingo. But this quick minute(ish) activity can actually reveal a lot about your physical health. It’s ...

"If you have poor balance, you're at risk of falling, whether or not you're moving," a senior author of a new Mayo Clinic study said Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has ...

Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain ...

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 ...

People unable to stand on one leg for 20 seconds may be at a greater risk of a stroke or suffering dementia. Scientists found a link to micro-bleeds and “silent strokes” which while too small to cause ...

Sure, yoga can be a great low-impact exercise to boost overall health. But it turns out one pose, in particular, may show more than your flexibility. How long you can stand on one leg may be an ...

The ability to stand on one leg "is a more telltale measure of aging" than other physical markers like strength and gait, a new study has found. picture alliance / dpa People who claim changes in ...

Try standing on one leg for 30 seconds. Now the other one. Not so easy. As we age, this ability to balance on one leg declines more dramatically than other signs of aging such as grip and knee ...

*Recent studies indicate that the ability to balance on one leg deteriorates with age more than other fitness skills. To perform the test, individuals must stand on one leg with their hands on their ...