Our balance is something we often take for granted, but research suggests it may be one of the biggest indicators of long-term health and longevity.

Poor balance in later life has been linked to both serious health conditions as well as an increased risk of falls and injury. A large study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2022 found that the inability to balance on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life was linked to an almost two-fold increased risk of death.

Experts now recommend the so-called flamingo test, in which you assess how long you can stand on each leg, as a relatively simple way to check in on your own balance from home. You may like

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