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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 7, 2025

4 min

What is the 10 second fitness test for aging? A simple balance assessment explained

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of older adults fall each year. For many, the risk could be revealed by performing a simple assessment known as the 10 second fitness test for aging, also called the single-leg stance test.

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Oct 3, 2025

4 min

What is the normal value for single leg balance? An Age-Based Guide

According to a 2022 study in the *British Journal of Sports Medicine*, the inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds is associated with an almost 2-fold increase in all-cause mortality over a 7-year follow-up period. Knowing **what is the normal value for single leg balance** for your age group is an important health indicator, reflecting your overall neuromuscular control and stability.

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