Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among adults over 50. Even when a fall doesn’t result in serious injury, it can shake confidence and lead to reduced activity, which, in turn, accelerates ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in ...

Share on Pinterest Research indicates changes in balance as people age. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Gait and balance changes are common as we age and can lead to falls. These ...