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 ...

Traditional methods to assess balance often suffer from subjectivity, aren't comprehensive enough and can't be administered remotely. They also are expensive and require specialized equipment and ...

The Flamingo Balance Test, a simple one-leg standing challenge, is going viral for revealing hidden insights into health and fitness. Doctors say the 30-second test reflects balance, brain ...

The way aging is assessed is undergoing a shift as researchers uncover a simple but revealing physical test. Traditional fitness measures such as endurance and strength have long been used to evaluate ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Raymond, 12, whizzes a virtual plane past clouds and trees as he maneuvers through blue skies projected on the concave screen surrounding him. Steadied by a safety harness inside a ...

A new study found that 20% of participants were unable to perform a 10-second single-leg balance test. Researchers suggest balance may be a stronger indicator of our overall health than ever before ...