The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re aging, a study finds ...

"If you have poor balance, you're at risk of falling, whether or not you're moving," a senior author of a new Mayo Clinic study said Standing on one leg could tell people a bit about their overall ...

Data shows that the time people can stand on one leg changes for men and women at different ages – and an inability to hit ...

Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be ...

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

Sure, yoga can be a great low-impact exercise to boost overall health. But it turns out one pose, in particular, may show more than your flexibility. How long you can stand on one leg may be an ...

In this video, the challenge of the one-leg stand is taken on, testing balance, endurance, and strength. Watch as the posture and stability are put to the test while balancing on a single leg for as ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A simple balance and gait assessment many therapists and athletic trainers use to detect subtle impairments in children and teens who have sustained a concussion may help identify ...