SÃO PAOLO, Brazil — Falls among older adults aren’t just common, they’re deadly. According to the World Health Organization, falls rank as the second leading cause of injury-related death for people ...

Good balance, strength, and a sturdy gait keep us mobile and independent as we age. How long you can balance on one leg could reflect your health, according to a new study. There are other quick, ...

A new study published in the journal PLoS One found that a simple balance test is a strong indicator of age-related decline. Researchers at Mayo Clinic evaluated grip and knee strength, double- and ...

Health experts say struggling with a simple 10-second balance test at home may indicate increased fall risk and other health concerns ...

A simple balance exercise you can try at home may reveal a lot about your overall health. Take this quick test to see how you're doing! Physical balance plays a crucial role in maintaining ...

What if you could easily test the strength of your bones and muscle functionality at home, instead of undergoing expensive tests at the doctor’s office? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have developed ...

The Flamingo Balance Test, a simple one-leg standing challenge, is going viral for revealing hidden insights into health and fitness. Doctors say the 30-second test reflects balance, brain ...

A simple test of your balance, strength and flexibility, known as the sitting-rising test, could be an early indicator of how long you’ll live, according to a large-scale new study of mobility and ...

If you want to know whether an older patient is at risk for hip fracture, just ask. A team of Swedish researchers has found that self-reported impaired balance could be a risk factor for future ...