If you want a simple snapshot of your health and mobility, you don't need lab tests or fancy machines. You just need 30 seconds and one foot off the ground. I've seen firsthand how balance reflects ...

At times, it's the simplest of health tests that tell us most about our health. No need for complex machines or costly tests—researchers now say a 10-second balance test may provide unexpected answers ...

For older adults, being able to balance briefly on one foot may predict how long they'll live. People who failed a 10-second balance test of standing on one foot were nearly twice as likely to die in ...