In some ways, the fact that we stay standing is an amazing thing. "We've got this large mass and two little feet to hold us upright," says Beverly Johnson, who does work in the area of balance and ...

Aging brings changes in strength, coordination, and spatial awareness, making everyday movements like standing up, sitting down, or getting off the floor feel risky. Dizziness, vertigo, joint pain, ...

SÃO PAOLO, Brazil — Falls among older adults aren’t just common, they’re deadly. According to the World Health Organization, falls rank as the second leading cause of injury-related death for people ...

Reduce your risk of falling with these expert-recommended tips and drills. From preventing falls to boosting athleticism, having strong balance is key for a host of reasons. If you could benefit from ...

A simple balance test may be a reliable indicator of a person’s overall risk of death and could be useful to include in routine health checks for middle-aged and older men and women, according to new ...

The way aging is assessed is undergoing a shift as researchers uncover a simple but revealing physical test. Traditional fitness measures such as endurance and strength have long been used to evaluate ...

A simple balance exercise you can try at home may reveal a lot about your overall health. Take this quick test to see how you're doing! Physical balance plays a crucial role in maintaining ...

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 ...