What Standing on One Foot Actually Measures (It’s Not Balance)
Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds? That simple balance test turns out to be one of the most revealing longevity markers we have, and almost nobody gets it checked at a routine physical.
In this episode I walk you through what the single leg stance test is actually measuring and why it matters more than most people realize. Researchers followed adults aged 51 to 75 for seven years, and those who could not hold the position for ten seconds had nearly double the risk of dying from any cause, even after adjusting for age, blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and heart disease. I explain…
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