Mayo Clinic study: What standing on one leg can tell you
Oct 23, 2024 · How long a person can stand on one leg is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new research.
A 30 Second Balance Test May Predict Longevity - AARP
Oct 23, 2024 · In one study led by researchers at Duke Health, adults in their 30s and 40s could balance on one leg for close to one minute. Adults in their 50s were able to stand on one leg for about 45 seconds, and those in their 70s for 26 seconds. The reason is …
Here's How Long You Should Be Able To Stand On 1 Leg By Age
Oct 28, 2024 · Recent research suggests that, more than any other activity, a person’s ability to stand on one leg changes with age. It appears to be the first fitness marker to go. Scientists think...
Standing on One Leg for 10 Seconds and Your Health
Jun 21, 2022 · Researchers say the ability to stand on one leg for at least 10 seconds can be an indicator of your overall health. They say a lack of balance can be a sign of underlying health issues. Other...
What How Long You Can Stand on 1 Leg Says About Your Health
Nov 3, 2024 · Researchers found how long a person can stand on one leg is a better measure of aging than changes in strength or gait. Experts explain what balance has to do with biological age, and how the...
What standing on 1 leg says about your health - MSN
In fact, a growing body of research finds that your ability to stand on one leg, and how long you can do so, may be a marker of healthy aging. “Standing on one leg is one of the...
How Long You Can Stand on 1 Leg May Indicate How Healthy …
Oct 28, 2024 · Standing on one leg could tell people a bit about their overall health — and apparently, their age — according to new research from Mayo Clinic.
How long can you stand on one leg? What it says about your …
Oct 24, 2024 · Stand up and try to balance on one leg. Can you do it? How long we can stand up like a flamingo is an important indicator of general health, especially as we age.
How Well Are You Aging? Depends How Long You Can Stand on 1 Leg …
If you can stand on one leg for 30 seconds, you are doing well, Kaufman says. People over age 65 in the study averaged 11 seconds, Kaufman says in an Everyday Health article.
Standing on One Leg Can Reveal a Huge Amount About Your …
Nov 1, 2024 · If you're older than 50 and can stand on one leg for at least 30 seconds, scientists say you're aging really well, even if you sway from side to side. A small new study has found evidence that as a person ages, their balance deteriorates faster than their muscle strength or their walking speed.