Can You Stand On One Leg For 10 Seconds? A Study Links That To Your Potential Demise
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The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds might indicate
an increase in the risk of death within the next decade. As we
age, our flexibility and
balance
diminish.
Balance tests are not usually included in annual check-ups, even for older adults. This could be attributed to the lack of standardized tests and interpretation of results, according to the researchers of today’s study. However, they say the inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds can indicate a higher risk of death from all causes during the following 10 years .
Among the many articles about this topic, here is the one I took
some excerpts from:
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/can-you-stand-on-one-leg-for-10-seconds-what-that-tells-you-about-your-overall-health
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