Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Balance exercises can be adapted for older adults, even if you ...

Balance: It’s not just for tightrope walkers. As we age, different factors affect how well we're able to balance. The visual system (responsible for processing information from our eyes), ...

Robotic boots providing superhuman reflexes can help your balance. Our new study shows that the key to augmenting balance is to have boots that can act faster than human reaction times. When people ...

Whether you’re an athlete or you’re past retirement age, improving your balance has many benefits. When practicing balance, we’re not just trying to stand on one leg; we’re also working on our overall ...

A new study published in the journal PLoS One found that a simple balance test is a strong indicator of age-related decline. Researchers at Mayo Clinic evaluated grip and knee strength, double- and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The idea of stepping on an unstable board might be scary, but trust us, it actually has so many benefits.

Researchers at CAMERA are investigating VR technology to help improve balance and prevent falls. Researchers at the University of Bath investigating how virtual reality (VR) can help improve balance ...

A special program that involves balance and eye movement exercises may help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with their balance problems and fatigue, according to a new study. A special program ...

Carrying a credit card balance means you'll pay interest on your purchases, costing you more than what you've bought. If your balance is high relative to your credit limit, your credit score may take ...

Although this may seem like a modern concept, “work-life balance” was popularized in the 1970s and 80s. The idea? Stressed baby boomers were attempting to balance work, family, and other things.