Want to know how well you are ageing? Here's an easy test


By AGENCY

Test your balance by standing on your non-dominant leg for at least 30 seconds (without support!). If you can manage that, you're ageing quite well. — TNS

How long a person can stand – on one leg – is a more telltale measure of ageing than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research.

The study was published on Oct 23 (2024) in the journal Plos One.

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