Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall and from then on their quality of life begins to deteriorate. Even if there are no serious ...

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 ...

A quick sitting-rising test reveals surprising insights into your health and longevity, measuring strength, balance, and ...

Think of balance as your body's report card. By the time you're 50, how steady you are on your feet is just as important as how strong your muscles feel or how flexible your joints move. A little ...

How long should you stand on one leg at a time? The longer the better, says a study that found a link between balance and ...

You try to eat right, exercise and keep your mind engaged so you stay sharp, but it’s hard to know for sure how healthy you will be as you get older. The other big benefit to knowing how well your ...