The ability to stand on one leg is associated with longevity.
The longer a person can maintain balance, the better his health.
A study published in the journal PLOS One found that the inability to stand on one leg accelerates aging.
Scientists have found that this rule applies to both men and women.
The study found that the level of neuromuscular aging is higher in those who cannot maintain balance for long periods of time.
Doctors studied the factors of aging, taking into account people's strength and gait indicators.
They found that the ability to stand on one leg was most strongly associated with age.
Observations were conducted on men and women aged 50 years without obesity or disease.
Results from the ten-year study showed that participants' ability to stand in the heron pose decreased by an average of 2.2 seconds on the non-dominant leg and 1.7 seconds on the dominant leg.
The authors of the scientific work emphasize that balance in a one-legged stance requires neuromuscular control and sufficient muscle strength.
