Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maintaining balance is crucial as we age. (Getty Creative) (Jordan Siemens via Getty Images) Balance: It’s not just for tightrope ...

A new study published in the journal PLoS One found that a simple balance test is a strong indicator of age-related decline. Researchers at Mayo Clinic evaluated grip and knee strength, double- and ...

Balance problems are common in older adults. Left untreated, balance issues can result in falls, the leading cause of injuries in adults over age 65. However, you can reduce your risk of falls by ...

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Balance: It’s not just for tightrope walkers. As we age, different factors affect how well we're able to balance. The visual system (responsible for processing information from our eyes), ...