Balance exercises can help older adults improve strength while preventing falls when walking. Learn how to boost your balance at home with these stretches.

With aging, the risk of falls becomes greater. That's why having a strong balance is key to being steady and ready. These five exercises can help with stability and better footing. “The sit-to-stand ...

Ankles take a real beating from everyday hustle, especially navigating India's pothole-filled streets, crowded trains--and ...

Mike: So as we age, typically, our balance will decline, unfortunately. Some common causes of this are weakness. The weaker ...

Maintaining stability and coordination as you get older isn’t always the easiest. And unfortunately, you may be more at risk of falling or getting injured if you’re off-kilter. Rather than continuing ...

Try standing on one leg for 30 seconds. Now the other one. Not so easy. As we age, this ability to balance on one leg declines more dramatically than other signs of aging such as grip and knee ...

Improve balance after 55 with weight shifts, tapping drills, torso rotations, and platform step-ons for steadier, safer ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

After 50, a personal trainer recommends adding these functional strength exercises to your routine to help boost balance and ...

It builds strength, mobility, and balance all at once – and when practiced consistently, it’s an exercise where women can ...

How long you can stand on one leg — specifically, your nondominant leg — is a telltale sign of age-related decline, according to a study led by researchers at Mayo Clinic. Researchers found that a ...

Aquatic exercises can be highly beneficial for balance, mood, and overall well-being in older adults. Older adults can try various types of exercises in the pool. Regular physical activity is ...