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 ...

When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to improving our balance. That’s a mistake because there’s a use-it-or-lose-it ...

For older adults, being able to balance briefly on one foot may predict how long they'll live. People who failed a 10-second balance test of standing on one foot were nearly twice as likely to die in ...

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 ...

Carol A. Cates, MSN, MBA, RN, is the chief nursing officer at Odessa Regional Medical Center. You can reach her via e-mail at [email protected] A few weeks ago, my dad, who turns 82 next month, ...

People who cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds are almost twice as likely to die within 10 years, a study released Monday claims. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the United ...

I was recently evaluating a middle-aged patient at the clinic for physical fitness. So far, they tested well, showing good endurance and decent upper body and lower body strength. Things were looking ...

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 ...

Have you ever stumbled on uneven ground (or even ground) but somehow caught yourself before you fell? That’s proprioception, your body’s built-in GPS. It’s your body’s ability to sense where it is in ...

Having the ability to balance on one leg is important for several reasons. While it may seem like an arbitrary movement, balancing on one leg is something we do every single day, like when we’re ...