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, ...

Testing your balance by standing on one leg may indicate how well you’re aging, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS One. Researchers evaluated 40 participants over the age of 50 by ...

Balance testing shows links between stability, strength, and aging Age-related muscle and sensory changes impact balance Simple exercises can help improve balance and reduce fall risks A new report ...

A flamingo-style balance test should be included in mid-life health check-ups, researchers have said after a new study found that people who cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds have an increased ...

People who can balance on one leg for 10 seconds may live longer than their peers, experts say. Individuals lose muscle mass as they age, at a rate of about one to two percent a year beginning in ...