You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. A simple balance test may help predict serious health issues for older adults, according to a study ...

Having good balance seems trivial, but it could be a health indicator as we age. Around 13,500 adults in Taiwan were ...

Good balance is a marker for longevity. Discover your "balance IQ" with three simple DIY balance tests you can do at home to assess fall risk, mobility and vestibular health.

Seniors, listen up. A new study suggests that how well you perform on a simple balance test could offer clues about how well you’re aging — and even your chances of making it through the next seven ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...