People who claim changes in strength or gait are the best indicators of aging don't have a leg to stand on, going by tests carried out at the Mayo Clinic in the US. The clinic's doctors say that the ...

The Mini Muscle Therapy Community Centre at PPR Seri Cempaka is helping teach senior citizens about how to build and maintain ...

Elderly individuals can maintain fitness through exercises like walking, cycling, swimming, Pilates, and yoga. These ...

researchers found that the amount of time in which a person can stand on a dominant and nondominant leg significantly decreased with age — and had a larger decline than gait and muscle strength.

Simple exercises for osteoporosis such as walking, dancing, may help to keep your bones healthy. Include these in your ...

This is why balance on one leg … undergoes the fastest decline in our healthy cohort, reflecting age-related declines in ...

Scientists may have figured out a strange new way to tell exactly how old you are. How well you can balance on one leg can ...

"You can change the composition of your leg muscles — the ratio of fat to lean mass. Increasing your strength and endurance will lead to a change in how your legs look," says Dr. Wright.

Take proactive measures at home by improving lighting, getting rid of risky carpets and mats, and practising balancing exercises daily to prevent fall-related injuries now and in the future.

A healthy life is all about balance. If you're older than 50 and can stand on one leg for at least 30 seconds, scientists say ...