Seniors should practice balance exercises to prevent falls, improve mobility, and strengthen their lower body. Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, ...

Testing your balance by standing on one leg may indicate how well you’re aging, according to a new study published in the ...

The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall and from then on their quality of life begins to deteriorate. Even if there are no serious ...

Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, head injuries, and the need to use assistive devices like canes or walkers. In addition to balance exercises, ...

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 ...

In December 1997, Richard L. Moyer's world started spinning. The 72-year-old was on the golf course "just standing talking to somebody," he said. Then, "all of a sudden, I started to sway." Moyer, who ...

For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once you grow past the wobbly legs and skinned knees of childhood. But once you hit a certain age, finding balance (literally) isn’t always ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Standing and staying upright might seem like a simple act for your body to pull off, but it actually takes teamwork from three major systems: your vision, your inner ear, and your internal sense of ...