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If You Can’t Stand On One Leg For This Long, It’s A Problem

It’s ironic to think that your health and life longevity can be measured by such a simple thing. With modern science and its vast array of medicine and technical marbles,…

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It’s ironic to think that your health and life longevity can be measured by such a simple thing. With modern science and its vast array of medicine and technical marbles, you would think that it would be some technical test rather than a simple physical test that will determine your overall life expectancy. To think how long you are able to stand could say so much is remarkable.
Going back in the mid-2000s, Dr. Oz had a doctor on his show that did this very same experiment, one that had audience members stand on one leg to see if they could make it for at least 15 to 20 seconds. A lot of folks thought it was just cookie health science, as it turns out it isn’t.

A stand up test

Would you say you're aging well, or is it all going downhill WAY too fast?  Here's an easy way to tell . . .

A new Mayo Clinic study found standing on one leg is a pretty good indicator of how fast you're aging.  If you struggle with it, then you might officially be OLD.

They had people try to balance on one leg for 30 seconds, and it wasn't a problem for most young people.  But for every decade you tack on, your ability to do it decreases by around two seconds.  That's the average.

They found the best predictor was how long people could do it while standing on their NON-dominant leg.  So, the leg you wouldn't kick a ball with.

If you can balance for at least 30 seconds without much trouble, you're not over the hill yet.  If you can't . . . or you sway a lot . . . you're old.

If you can do it with your eyes closed, it's a sign you're even healthier. The best news is you can take this test anywhere and practically any time. No need for expensive in the hospital testing here. Just try it every few weeks to track your results.

Bob is a native New Englander, growing up (sorta) in Maine where his love for radio started at a young age. While in high school he hosted radio shows on a local radio station, and he has never looked back. Bob joined the US Navy and served onboard the Sixth Fleet Flagship as a radio and TV host. After serving for 3 years, it was off to Emerson College in Boston. Bob hosted shows in Boston on WMEX, WVBF and WSSH in the 80’s and 90’s before heading to radio stations in Raleigh, NC, Manchester, NH, and New York City. Bob has been married for almost 25 years to Carolyn, a Woburn gal and they have 3 daughters, Nicole, Taylor, and Bridget. Bob and Carolyn are proud first-time grandparents to baby Caroline, who they plan to spoil every chance they get! “I started my career in New England and could not be happier to come back to Boston where I can root for all the Boston sports teams and eat lots of lobster rolls and clam chowder (okay not lots)… It is an honor to host the WROR morning show with LBF and wake up the World’s Greatest City!” Bob writes about recipes and restaurants, pop culture and trending topics.