Can You Pass the 10-Second Balance Test?

This quick test can identify areas of physical deficits you can use to help prevent falls and may identify a higher risk of stroke. Consider these six simple exercises to improve your balance.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Research confirms past studies showing that the ability to perform a 10-second, one-leg stand is independently linked to all-cause mortality

• Falls increase the risk of death in older adults and are the No. 1 cause of death and injuries in older Americans. The number of deaths from falling rose from 8,613 in 2000 to 25,189 in 2016

• Factors …