Most falls among older adults result from a loss of balance ... Reference: Rezaei A, Bhat SG, Cheng CH, Pignolo RJ, Lu L, Kaufman KR. Age-related changes in gait, balance, and strength parameters: A ...

Previous studies have shown that a good balance, muscle strength and an efficient gait help people stay independent in their older years. Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injuries ...

Their findings suggest that a simple, non-invasive one-legged stand can assess how well one's neuromuscular system is aging.

Scientists may have figured out a strange new way to tell exactly how old you are. How well you can balance on one leg can accurately indicate your age, according to a new paper in the journal PLoS ...

A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers assessed more than ...

Here’s why getting your gait analyzed by a health professional could be beneficial to you, according to experts. Assessing gait can predict gross motor delays in kids, fall risks in older adults and, ...

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society revealed that age-associated hearing loss (AAHL) ...