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 ...

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 ...

The Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test measures production and absorption markers in blood samples. This can help determine treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. By ...

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 ...

The number of candles on your birthday cake may tell you how many years you’ve been alive, but they reveal surprisingly little about how well your body is actually aging. Biological age—how your body ...

Perhaps you’ve already tried balancing on one leg during a routine as simple as brushing your teeth. If you can balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds, rejoice! Chances are, you will outlive many ...

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 ...

Impaired balance may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which encompasses conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Conversely, heart conditions like heart ...