Successful 10-second one-legged stance performance predicts survival in middle-aged and older individuals
Adults who could successfully stand on one leg for 10 seconds had an 46% lower risk of dying from any cause compared with those who couldn’t complete the test.
I find this fascinating because it shows how much information can be captured by a very simple measure of physical function.
It’s another reminder that balance is probably a meaningful marker of overall health and resilience, especially as we get older.
u/vikramskumar — 2 days ago