Balance training is an often overlooked skill that can boost both your longevity and quality of life, researchers say. A 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that, for ...

VALD Performance Testing is now available by appointment at MetaLab, located inside Confidia Health Institute’s Bristol office at 508 Birch Street. To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit ...

Better balance is linked to a longer, healthier life, new research suggests. Older adults who could stand on one leg for 10 seconds were significantly less likely to die early. It's not clear why, but ...

A simple balance exercise you can try at home may reveal a lot about your overall health. Take this quick test to see how you're doing! Physical balance plays a crucial role in maintaining ...

Perhaps you’ve already tried balancing on one leg during a routine as simple as brushing your teeth. If you can balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds, rejoice! Chances are, you will outlive many ...

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 ...

The number of candles on your birthday cake may tell you how many years you’ve been alive, but they reveal surprisingly little about how well your body is actually aging. Biological age—how your body ...

Len Kaplan began having difficulty walking in a straight line when he was in his 50s. Scoliosis combined with compressed discs in his back were causing his balance to deteriorate. “Physical therapy, ...