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

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 ...

As we age, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly important, yet often more challenging. One aspect of physical health that tends to be overlooked is balance. The ability to maintain balance ...

Mike: So as we age, typically, our balance will decline, unfortunately. Some common causes of this are weakness. The weaker ...

My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward.

Incorporating balance exercises into your strength training routine can help improve your stability, reduce the risk of injuries and enhance your running performance. From single-leg exercises to ...

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 ...

Your fibula is the smaller of two lower leg bones that run along the outside of your calf, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The bone stretches from your knee to your ankle, and it helps support your ...