"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 Standing on one leg could tell people a bit about their overall ...

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The one-leg balance test is a surprisingly accurate measure of age-related decline, offering insights beyond traditional methods like grip strength and walking speed, a new study finds. Featured in ...

Whether you’re a nurse rushing between patients, a teacher standing through back-to-back classes, or a hairstylist on your feet all day, long hours of standing can silently take a toll on your leg ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found a link between standing for too long and circulatory disease risk. Anna Frank/Getty Images Past research shows that sitting for long periods can harm our ...

"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 ...

Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

Sure, yoga can be a great low-impact exercise to boost overall health. But it turns out one pose, in particular, may show more than your flexibility. How long you can stand on one leg may be an ...