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 ...

People in blue zones will have you believe aging is avoidable with the right diet, but professionals know one of the greatest ways to maintain well-being as you age is staying active. Turns out ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." How long you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of health and how well you’re aging, a ...

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 ...

Stretch and loosen your legs for improved flexibility in your whole body. Cassy Vieth will help you move with more confidence by identifying the gaps in your fitness so that you can steadily improve ...

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 ...

This article is a transcribed edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in April of 2024. For the original video go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v ...

September is Healthy Aging Month, and one thing that can become more difficult as we get older is balance. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says balance plays one of the most ...

Share on Pinterest Research indicates changes in balance as people age. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Gait and balance changes are common as we age and can lead to falls. These ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. It’s called ‘The Flamingo Challenge’.

People who cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds are almost twice as likely to die within 10 years, a study released Monday claims. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the United ...