Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and older, with more than one in four older adults experiencing a fall each year, yet fewer than half report it to their doctor, CDC reported.

The length of time a person can stand on one leg is a good measure of aging, according to a study that put older adults through a variety of tests to determine how balance, muscle strength and gait ...

A person's sense of balance can change as they age, and that can make them more susceptible to falls, which are the leading cause of injury for people age 65 and older. Mayo Clinic physical therapist ...

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 ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in ...

As we age, we tend to (rightfully) put all the focus on maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine. However, some of the most unexpected changes can come in how we safely move around and go about ...