A simple exercise—standing on one leg—can reveal a lot about how we age, according to new research from the Mayo Clinic.
Standing on one leg is a good measure of your overall health because balance reflects how the body’s systems work together, lead study author Kenton Kaufman, a senior research scientist at the Mayo Clinic, said in a press statement.
The study, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, found a “significant decline with age” in the ability to stand on one leg.
“Balance is crucial to every aspect of life and influences participation and well-being,” Anat Lubetzky, an associate professor of physical therapy at New York University, told The Epoch Times in an email. “It helps us navigate stairs, carry groceries, and avoid falls or serious injuries.”…