For older adults, being able to balance briefly on one foot may predict how long they'll live. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. One of the simplest ...

This simple, often neglected skill can pay huge dividends later in life. By Hilary Achauer Len Kaplan began having difficulty walking in a straight line when he was in his 50s. Scoliosis combined with ...

A certified trainer reveals four single-leg exercises that test your balance, from the single-leg stand to the RDL reach.

Take on the ultimate gravity challenge that tests your strength, balance, and body control through simple yet demanding ...