Have you ever tested your balance during a routine physical exam? A new study suggests it may be worth it. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined if doing a 10-second ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want a simple snapshot of your health and mobility, you don't need lab tests or fancy machines. You just need 30 seconds and one foot off the ground. I've seen firsthand how balance reflects ...

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 ...

Research found that those who can balance on one leg for 30 seconds showed the lowest rate of falls, vision problems, and reduced mobility in older age. Experts suggest adding balance drills and ...

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 new study found that a five-week program of neurofeedback and somatosensory exercises improved balance and physical performance in older adults. Participants who received either neurofeedback and ...

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 ...