Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning ...

And that’s not all. Retro walking has been shown to enhance lower-body mobility and, when done frequently, can improve range ...

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 ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst seniors which is why it's important to improve balance and maintain physical ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Peter Finch—Getty Images, Vitalalp/Getty Images, Boris ...

The length of time a person can stand on one leg is a good measure of aging, according to a study that put older adults through a variety of tests to determine how balance, muscle strength and gait ...

According to a podiatrist, your mat could be sabotaging your balancing poses in yoga class. Here's what you should know about how to improve balance. You’ve had your downward dog and warrior poses ...

Balance is essential for everyday activities but is especially important to athletes and seniors as they're more prone to injuries and falls.

Franciscan Health Rensselaer will be hosting "A Matter of Balance" course, aimed at helping older adults manage falls and ...

It’s a stance flamingos and other feathered species usually take, but seeing how long you can balance on one leg can be a good test of your health, according to a new study. By testing how long people ...