What if you could easily test the strength of your bones and muscle functionality at home, instead of undergoing expensive tests at the doctor’s office? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have developed ...

The way aging is assessed is undergoing a shift as researchers uncover a simple but revealing physical test. Traditional fitness measures such as endurance and strength have long been used to evaluate ...

Balance training is a powerful form of preventative medicine. It strengthens your body’s reflexes, keeps your cognitive function sharp, and significantly lowers your risk of serious injury. Commit to ...

The number of candles on your birthday cake may tell you how many years you’ve been alive, but they reveal surprisingly little about how well your body is actually aging. Biological age—how your body ...

A simple balance exercise you can try at home may reveal a lot about your overall health. Take this quick test to see how you're doing! Physical balance plays a crucial role in maintaining ...

The Boston Heart Cholesterol Balance test measures production and absorption markers in blood samples. This can help determine treatment for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. By ...

Montana schools are hoping for a smoother ride during statewide standardized testing that was plagued by technical glitches last year. Schools can begin administering computer-based Smarter Balanced ...