In some ways, the fact that we stay standing is an amazing thing. "We've got this large mass and two little feet to hold us upright," says Beverly Johnson, who does work in the area of balance and ...

Reduce your risk of falling with these expert-recommended tips and drills. From preventing falls to boosting athleticism, having strong balance is key for a host of reasons. If you could benefit from ...

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 ...

A simple balance test may be a reliable indicator of a person’s overall risk of death and could be useful to include in routine health checks for middle-aged and older men and women, according to new ...

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 ...

Slipping on the stairs or tripping over a cracked sidewalk might seem like everyday clumsiness when you’re young. But as the years pass, those stumbles can turn into something far more serious.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...