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 ...

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

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.

TO BALANCE OUT your lower body training, it helps to shift to one side. That might sound counterproductive, but it's the truth. Unilateral exercises—moves that require you to work on one side of the ...

When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to improving our balance. That’s a mistake because there’s a use-it-or-lose-it ...

With aging, the risk of falls becomes greater. That's why having a strong balance is key to being steady and ready. These five exercises can help with stability and better footing. “The sit-to-stand ...

By starting to implement easy exercises into your day now, you can ‘improve stability, coordination and equilibrium, which are all important as we age to navigate uneven pavements, step into the ...

You can build a stronger body and improve stability, mobility and functional balance using three moves and a set of ...

Try standing on one leg for 30 seconds. Now the other one. Not so easy. As we age, this ability to balance on one leg declines more dramatically than other signs of aging such as grip and knee ...

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 ...

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

Balancing on one foot might seem like child's play, but don't underestimate its value as a fitness (and longevity) benchmark. Trust me, it's more than just a party trick—balancing tests your ...