Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever tested your balance during a routine physical exam? A new study suggests it may be worth it. The study, published in ...

If you want a simple snapshot of your health and mobility, you don't need lab tests or fancy machines. You just need 30 seconds and one foot off the ground. I've seen firsthand how balance reflects ...

The way aging is assessed is undergoing a shift as researchers uncover a simple but revealing physical test. Traditional fitness measures such as endurance and strength have long been used to evaluate ...

For older adults, being able to balance briefly on one foot may predict how long they'll live. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

Social media can make you do so many things. However, when it comes to health and fitness, it is best to use your judgment and maintain caution. Still, a few harmless and educational things can ...

A new study found that 20% of participants were unable to perform a 10-second single-leg balance test. Researchers suggest balance may be a stronger indicator of our overall health than ever before ...

This simple, often neglected skill can pay huge dividends later in life. By Hilary Achauer Len Kaplan began having difficulty walking in a straight line when he was in his 50s. Scoliosis combined with ...

A new study found that 20% of participants were unable to perform a 10-second single-leg balance test. Researchers suggest balance may be a stronger indicator of our overall health than ever before ...