Standing on one leg seems like a simple enough task. But — as anyone who has wobbled their way through it or crashed out in a yoga class while attempting a tree pose can tell you — it can be trickier ...

You'd be forgiven for only thinking about your balance while stumbling around in heels or attempting to stay upright on a crowded tube, but mastering your balance is super important. From improving ...

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 ...

Balance: It’s not just for tightrope walkers. As we age, different factors affect how well we're able to balance. The visual system (responsible for processing information from our eyes), ...

While we may not think of having good balance as an essential skill to skiing in the way it is to walking on a tightrope or doing ballet, it's a skill that can make a huge difference. Whether it's ...

Having good balance can help you reduce injury and increase performance. Liz Plosser, editor-in-chief at Women’s Health, joins TODAY to talk about the importance of balance and shares ways to test and ...

Reduce your risk of falling with these expert-recommended tips and drills. From preventing falls to boosting athleticism, having strong balance is key for a host of reasons. If you could benefit from ...

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 ...

How much time do you spend intentionally balancing on one foot? If you’re like most people, probably not much ― but experts say you should challenge yourself to (safely) do so. Having the ability 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 ...

Stressed? Try one of these four strategies to improve your work/life balance today. Hint: You already use them every day at work. Analyze the opportunity costs of different activities and determine ...