Dear MEL Topic Readers,
How long can you stand like a flamingo? The answer may reflect your
age, new study says
Does it matter how long you can stand on one leg? The answer is yes. Balance
reflects how the body’s systems are working together and is essential to
prevent injury. For example, if you can quickly balance your body when you make
a misstep, you may be able to avoid falling on the ground. Unfortunately, the ability
to physically balance your body declines as you age. Older people tend to lose
balance easily and fall. Of course, it is not just leg balance that keeps one
in good shape. Static, dynamic, and overall strength are all essential for
physical health and strength. But flamingo standing is one way to check how well
you can balance your body. If you can balance for shorter than five
seconds on one leg, whether on your dominant or non-dominant one, you have a greater
risk of falling. To achieve healthy aging, you want to be physically active and
work on strength and balance. But be careful not to fall when you check your
balance!
Read the article and learn how important to be able to stand on one
leg.
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