Balance: Your Fall Prevention Shield
The 10-second test that predicts mortality
A 2022 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds had an 84% higher risk of death within 7 years.
Balance declines faster than you think
The vestibular system (inner ear balance) deteriorates from age 40. By 65, balance ability has declined 50%. But it's highly trainable — improvements happen in weeks, not months.
Balance training timeline
See how quickly balance improves with practice.
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Match the balance exercise
Match each exercise to its primary balance benefit.
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Complete the sentence about the balance test.
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Key Takeaway
Train balance daily — just 2 minutes of single-leg stands. It's the simplest exercise with the highest longevity return, especially after 50.