Stand up and try to balance on one leg. Can you do it? How long we can stand up like a flamingo is an important indicator of general health, especially as we age. It indicates changes in the strength ...

Research found that those who can balance on one leg for 30 seconds showed the lowest rate of falls, vision problems, and reduced mobility in older age. Experts suggest adding balance drills and ...

There's a simple test available to seniors who want to quickly check how well they're aging: see how long you can stand on one leg. Folks over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging ...

Unless you are a flamingo, chances are you don't spend much time standing around on one leg. Yet, according to new research, your ability to do so for an extended period can potentially reveal how ...

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 ...

Aging brings on a barrage of changes to the mind and body — all of them seemingly happening at once. This bombardment makes it difficult to measure how well our bodies are holding up to the test of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why standing on leg is important for healthy aging — and exercises that'll improve your balance. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; ...

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 ...

*Recent studies indicate that the ability to balance on one leg deteriorates with age more than other fitness skills. To perform the test, individuals must stand on one leg with their hands on their ...