Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

It’s a stance flamingos and other feathered species usually take, but seeing how long you can balance on one leg can be a good test of your health, according to a new study. By testing how long people ...

Unless you’re a budding yogi, it’s not often that you stand on one leg. After all, you’re not a flamingo. But this quick minute(ish) activity can actually reveal a lot about your physical health. It’s ...

Sure, yoga can be a great low-impact exercise to boost overall health. But it turns out one pose, in particular, may show more than your flexibility. How long you can stand on one leg may be an ...

A person's sense of balance can change as they age, and that can make them more susceptible to falls, which are the leading cause of injury for people age 65 and older. Mayo Clinic physical therapist ...

For most of us, everyday life is characterized by a lack of movement. But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The length of time for which you can balance on one leg may be an important indicator of how well you’re ...