the inability to stand one-legged for 10 seconds was associated with an 84 percent heightened risk of all-cause death over a median follow-up period of 7 years.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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the inability to stand one-legged for 10 seconds was associated with an 84 percent heightened risk of all-cause death over a median follow-up period of 7 years.
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Balancing well is a whole-body experience that develops over time and takes practice to master.
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The Balance Intensity Scale (BIS) is a clinical measurement of balance exercise intensity used to rate exercises performed by adults. The BIS has a component that is rated by clinicians and a component that is rated by the exerciser.
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The most effective workouts combine activities that focus on balance with functional exercises (moves that resemble everyday activities) and strength training.
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Studies have shown poor balance can be associated with serious health problems – as well as increased risks of falls as we get older. But there are ways to make yours better
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Five pieces of career advice, shaped by economics, psychology, and a little bit of existential math
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This simple, often neglected skill can pay huge dividends later in life.
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An inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in later life is linked to nearly double the risk of death from any cause within the next decade, according to a study of 1,702 people ages 51 to 75 living in Brazil.
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People who cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds are found to be almost twice as likely to die within 10 years
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Exercise that targets balance and strength is the most effective for reducing the risk of falls.
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Balance is the ability to stay upright and steady, whether you're standing, kneeling, sitting or squatting. Several systems in your body contribute to maintaining good balance. Your vision, inner ear and joint receptors provide a sense of where your body is in space. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Fear of falling is also common, but building balance skills at any age can reduce fall risk.Â
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A medical expert says falls like the one that left the Victorian Premier in hospital are very common and the costs of looking after people who've had falls is double that of car accidents. Keeping active with a focus on balance may be the key to preventing falls.
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Unlike building arm or leg muscles, increasing the strength of postural muscles is not something visible, it's something the body must learn. And there are simple ways to help it.
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Our understanding of the strengthening of muscle in terms of injury prevention and athletic performance is reasonably advanced however the role of balance training is perhaps less understood. There are also many misconceptions about what balance actually training is. This series of posts will focus on the role balance
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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Surprisingly, having good balance is also a powerful predictor of dementia, as well as how long, and how healthily you will live.
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Health experts are warning that if older Australians don't work their muscles during the pandemic, their strength is at risk of wasting away.
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Strengthening and balance activities are vital for future wellbeing, says Public Health England
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Busting six of the common beliefs around how your life should work, but doesn't.
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When my editor assigned me a story on balance, I wondered if it was some sort of sick joke.