When it comes to keeping fit, we're often encouraged to sneak in more steps and keep our muscles strong. But does anyone urge us to practice standing on one leg? Almost never. And that's a problem, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to exercise, we’re so focused on aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility that we don’t give much thought to ...

Standing on one leg requires the brain to integrate information from the eyes, the vestibular system in the inner ear, and the somatosensory system, which senses body position and ground contact.

As we get older - balance problems tend to creep up on us. Everything from poor vision to weak muscles to stiff joints can have an impact on how steady we are on our feet. Activities like Yoga and Tai ...

Have you ever tested your balance during a routine physical exam? A new study suggests it may be worth it. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined if doing a 10-second ...

Last week we discussed the causes of balance loss. Today, we’ll talk about treatments for this problem – primarily medication and vestibular rehabilitation. Medication for dizziness and loss of ...

Crossing one leg over the other feels natural for many of us. We do it at work, at home, while scrolling on our phones or ...

This article is a transcribed edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in April of 2024. For the original video go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v ...