Stand up and try to balance on one leg. Can you do it? How long we can stand up like a flamingo is an important indicator of general health, especially as we age. It indicates changes in the strength ...

While standing on one leg may seem like a simple exercise, it becomes harder as you age. If you train yourself to do it, you can benefit in a number of ways that go beyond just improved muscle ...

"If you have poor balance, you're at risk of falling, whether or not you're moving," a senior author of a new Mayo Clinic study said Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has ...

Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain healthier.

Try standing on one leg for 30 seconds. Now the other one. Not so easy. As we age, this ability to balance on one leg declines more dramatically than other signs of aging such as grip and knee ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unless you’re a budding yogi, it’s not often that you stand on one leg. After all, you’re not a flamingo. But this quick minute(ish) activity can actually reveal a lot about your physical health. It’s ...

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 ...

Sure, yoga can be a great low-impact exercise to boost overall health. But it turns out one pose, in particular, may show more than your flexibility. How long you can stand on one leg may be an ...