Losing your balance and taking a tumble every now and then is only natural. It happens to the best of us! However, as you age and the muscles you use to stand naturally weaken (along with your vision) ...

Incorporating balance exercises into your strength training routine can help improve your stability, reduce the risk of injuries and enhance your running performance. From single-leg exercises to ...

My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward.

Working these proprioception exercises into your workout routine may help improve your balance and athletic performance and reduce your risk of injury and falls. Proprioception, also known as ...

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As we age, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly important, yet often more challenging. One aspect of physical health that tends to be overlooked is balance. The ability to maintain balance ...

A short, steady routine you can do in your living room—no floor work, minimal equipment, and built for consistency. As we get ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Peter Finch—Getty Images, Vitalalp/Getty Images, Boris ...

Balance: It’s not just for tightrope walkers. As we age, different factors affect how well we're able to balance. The visual system (responsible for processing information from our eyes), ...

Have you ever found yourself teetering a bit while pulling on a sock or reaching for the top shelf, only to catch yourself thinking, “When did standing still become a workout?” If so, you’re in good ...