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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(WXIN) – Older adults who can’t balance on one leg for more than 10 consecutive seconds may have an increased risk of death within seven years, a new study suggests. The study, the results of which ...

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 ...

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 ...

There's a simple test available to seniors who want to quickly check how well they're aging: see how long you can stand on one leg. Folks over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Big news from TikTok: a silly thing I’ve done as a party trick (standing up from a cross-legged position without using my hands) is now being shared as a test of your longevity. If you can’t sit on ...