How long can you stand on one leg? What it says about your health.

Share Stand up and try to balance on one leg. Can you do it?  How long we can stand up like a flamingo is an important indicator of general health, especially as we age. It indicates changes in the strength of our legs and balance. New research from the Mayo Clinic found that a person’s ability to balance on one leg actually deteriorates with age faster than walking gait or grip and knee strength and is a better indicator of aging. The findings are detailed in a study published October…

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