Fatigue more quickly, minor temporary aches and pains, balance that seems less secure... what if these everyday details were actually the discreet messengers of your biological age? A study published ...

While there’s no crystal ball to predict your future health, there are a few basic tests you can give yourself to gauge your current strength, power, cardiovascular fitness and balance — all of which ...

A simple test of your balance, strength and flexibility, known as the sitting-rising test, could be an early indicator of how long you’ll live, according to a large-scale new study of mobility and ...

Good balance, strength, and a sturdy gait keep us mobile and independent as we age. How long you can balance on one leg could reflect your health, according to a new study. There are other quick, ...

What if you could easily test the strength of your bones and muscle functionality at home, instead of undergoing expensive tests at the doctor’s office? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have developed ...

If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and ...

SÃO PAOLO, Brazil — Falls among older adults aren’t just common, they’re deadly. According to the World Health Organization, falls rank as the second leading cause of injury-related death for people ...

A simple balance exercise you can try at home may reveal a lot about your overall health. Take this quick test to see how you're doing! Physical balance plays a crucial role in maintaining ...

There's a simple test available to seniors who want to quickly check how well they're aging: see how long you can stand on one leg. Folks over 50 who can stand on one leg for 30 seconds are aging ...

It happens to all of us, and usually far sooner than we expect: You suddenly find that every time you get in or out of a chair, there's a veritable chorus of sounds from both your joints and your own ...

While standing on one leg may seem like a simple exercise, it becomes harder as you age. If you train yourself to do it, you ...