Standing on one leg requires the brain to integrate information from the eyes, the vestibular system in the inner ear, and the somatosensory system, which senses body position and ground contact.

With aging, the risk of falls becomes greater. That's why having a strong balance is key to being steady and ready. These five exercises can help with stability and better footing. “The sit-to-stand ...

Try standing on one leg for 30 seconds. Now the other one. Not so easy. As we age, this ability to balance on one leg declines more dramatically than other signs of aging such as grip and knee ...

Balance exercises play an important role in improving stability, preventing falls, and reducing injuries, particularly for ...

Stand tall and then step back with one foot, with your heel lifted. Keeping most of the weight on your front foot, bend both knees until your back knee is almost touching the floor. Your torso can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to ...

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 ...

The length of time a person can stand on one leg is a good measure of aging, according to a study that put older adults through a variety of tests to determine how balance, muscle strength and gait ...

Balance exercises for women over 60, recommended by Dr. Stephanie Dunlop, MD. Build strength and stability in 15 minutes a ...

Stop risking your knees with deep squats; fitness experts reveal how a standard chair can unlock elite leg strength and total independence after age 65.