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Over-50s Who Pass This 10-Second Balance Test Have Better Predicted Longevity—Here’s How to Improve Your Balance at Any Age (Fit & Well)
Posted: May 21, 2026 in In the News
This article originally appeared in Fit & Well on May 21, 2026.
Can you stand steady on one leg for 10 seconds?
That was the test put to 1,702 individuals in one longitudinal study on over-50-year-olds, with findings showing that those who can have a lower risk of all-cause mortality...
This data was then cross-referenced against anthropometric measurements, including waist circumference and body mass index (commonly known as BMI), to interpret the role of these variables on survival rates and risk of mortality.
“That research has shown balance can actually be a meaningful marker of overall health and longevity,” says Jacque Crockford of the American Council on Exercise (ACE)...
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