If you want a simple snapshot of your health and mobility, you don't need lab tests or fancy machines. You just need 30 seconds and one foot off the ground. I've seen firsthand how balance reflects ...

As we age, it's often the little things that reveal deeper health risks. A stumble on the stairs, a slip in the bathroom - such incidents we may shrug off can turn deadly. According to the World ...

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 ...

Background While evaluating balance and neurocognitive function following concussion is clinically valuable for both diagnosis and treatment, it is unclear if these assessments are best employed in ...

The Romberg test is used to diagnose problems with your balance during a neurological exam. It tests your visual, vestibular (inner ear), and proprioceptive (positional sense) systems . Share on ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Poor balance function was linked to an increased risk for death from all causes, CVD and cancer in adults aged ...