There are many important factors to consider when thinking about healthy aging, not the least of which is fall risk. One in four adults over 65 falls each year, according to Centers for Disease ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to ...

How much time do you spend intentionally balancing on one foot? If you’re like most people, probably not much ― but experts say you should challenge yourself to (safely) do so. Having the ability to ...

How long you can stand on one leg — specifically, your nondominant leg — is a telltale sign of age-related decline, according to a study led by researchers at Mayo Clinic. Researchers found that a ...

Exercises that improve stability and coordination may help reduce falls and preserve independence later in life.

The next time you have to wait in line, say at an airport check-in counter, you could pass the time, at least a few seconds of it, by standing on one foot. And if you are able to balance for at least ...

Balance training sounds like something only gymnasts and yoga instructors need to worry about, but it’s actually the most underrated predictor of how gracefully you’ll age and how long you’ll live ...