Does your ability to stand on one leg predict your risk of dying soon?

Some doctors say health checks for older people should include the “flamingo balance test”, asking people to stand on one leg for 10 seconds – but the connection between balance and health is unclear

A 10-second balance test could predict your risk of early death

10-Second Balance on One Leg Could Predict Lifespan, Study Says

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Inability to balance on one leg at later stages of life raises risk of

Balance on one leg test shows if you are likely to die earlier

Struggling with this exercise means you're five times more likely

Balance on one leg test shows if you are likely to die earlier

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