"10-Second Test May Predict Longer Lifespan Compared to Peers"

A study from Brazil published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that the ability to balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds is an indicator of longer life expectancy for people over 50. Those who failed the balance test had an 84% higher risk of death from any cause over a seven-year period compared to those who passed. The study highlights the importance of balance as a component of physical fitness and suggests simple balance exercises, like standing on one leg for 10 seconds, can be incorporated into daily routines to help improve overall health and longevity.