It can also get harder with age. In fact, a growing body of research finds that your ability to stand on one leg, and how long you can do so, may be a marker of healthy aging. “Standing on one ...

If you can’t comfortably stand on one leg for 10 seconds, your body may be trying to tell you something. “Being able to stand on one leg is one of the most predictive measurements for aging,” says ...

Oct. 23 in the journal PLOS One found that how long someone can stand with only one leg on the ground is a better measure of aging than changes in strength or gait (one's walking pattern).

How long you can stand on one leg — specifically, your nondominant leg — is a telltale sign of age-related decline, according to a study led by researchers at Mayo Clinic. Researchers found ...

By testing how long people ages 50 and older could hold a one-legged stance, researchers found that the amount of time in which a person can stand on a dominant and nondominant leg significantly ...

In fact, recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be one of the best physical indicators of overall health and longevity. What's more, it's a test we can all do at home.

Can you stand the test? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have unlocked an easy, equipment-free way to determine biological age. The team says the amount of time you are able to balance on one leg ...

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 ...