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Balance and mortality
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This 10-Second Test May Predict How Long You'll Live, Brand-New Study Says
Maybe flamingos have the right idea. After all, experts say the birds are more stable for long periods of time on one leg than they are on two. Now, a new study indicates the ability to stand on one leg may also prove to be positive for humans. Those participating in the research who were unable to stand on one foot for 10 seconds or more were twice as likely to die in the next 10 years, according to findings published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine earlier this week. "Balance quickly diminishes after the mid-50s, increasing the risk for falls and other adverse health out…