Better balance is linked to a longer, healthier life, new research suggests. Older adults who could stand on one leg for 10 seconds were significantly less likely to die early. It's not clear why, but ...

A simple balance test may be a reliable indicator of a person’s overall risk of death and could be useful to include in routine health checks for middle-aged and older men and women, according to new ...

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 ...

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, ...

People who are middle-aged or older and can’t balance on one leg for 10 seconds are more likely to die in the next seven years than those who can do it, according to a study out this week. What is the ...

The number of candles on your birthday cake may tell you how many years you’ve been alive, but they reveal surprisingly little about how well your body is actually aging. Biological age—how your body ...

You're twice as likely to die in the next decade if you're unable to balance on one foot for 10 seconds, according to a new study. Conversely, the study suggests that your ability to balance on one ...

Single-leg (unilateral) training could make you sprint faster and balance better, according to the research. Bulgarian split ...

The Romberg test is used to diagnose problems with your balance during a neurological exam. It tests your visual, vestibular (inner ear), and proprioceptive (positional sense) systems . Share on ...