Even more than strength or mobility, recent research says you need to look to your balance to determine longevity.

Testing your balance by standing on one leg may indicate how well you’re aging, according to a new study published in the ...

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 ...

"In clinical and rehabilitation settings, the six-minute walk test (6MWT) is widely used to assess a person’s ability to ...

"If you have poor balance, you're at risk of falling, whether or not you're moving," a senior author of a new Mayo Clinic study said Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has ...

Mayo Clinic study identifies unipedal balance as key measure for age-related neuromuscular decline. Study: Age-related changes in gait, balance, and strength parameters: A cross-sectional study. Image ...

A simple, though not necessarily easy, test may help predict how many years a person has left, according to exercise researchers who have been tracking thousands of middle-aged and older people for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Stand up and try to balance on one leg. Can you do it? How long we ...