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People who can't stand on one leg at risk of early death
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A new study shows that middle-aged people who could not hold the position are more likely to be overweight, have high blood pressure and type two diabetes.
Only 4.5 per cent of people who passed the test have died within the last seven years, compared to 17.5 per cent of those who fell over.
Researchers also found that fallers are 84 per cent more likely to die within the next decade, with people with poor balance also more likely to suffer from mental decline.
The study's lead author Dr. Claudio Gil Araujo, from the Clinimex exercise medicine clinic in Rio de Janeiro, said: "Ageing is associated with a decline in physical fitness and muscle strength, power, flexibility, balance and body composition."
Dr. Araujo has suggested that doctors can use the test as a simple method to determine those who are weaker and more likely to have fatal falls or diseases.
He said: "This simple and inexpensive balance assessment could help predict survival and benefit health professionals evaluating and treating older adults."
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over a year ago
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"I went out with a girl once who a lot of the time had to stand on one leg because she only had one leg…….. if I remember rightly her name was Eileen "
Oh come on. It’s so bad, it’s good |
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"I went out with a girl once who a lot of the time had to stand on one leg because she only had one leg…….. if I remember rightly her name was Eileen
Oh come on. It’s so bad, it’s good "
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One day, I was walking down the street and I saw a one legged woman. As I walked past her, she lost her balance and before she fell, I caught her. She said "thanks for the hand".
And I replied "looks like you need a *leg*." |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
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I’ve always had a rubbish sense of balance. At the gym when stretching after a session we stand on one leg and hold the other with the hand on the same side. I was told to use the opposite hand to pull on my ear on the opposite side. It usually works and keeps me from falling over. So left leg held by left arm and right hand holds right ear. . If I stop doing that and just fall over, does that mean I’ll die in the next 10 years? |
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"I’ve always had a rubbish sense of balance. At the gym when stretching after a session we stand on one leg and hold the other with the hand on the same side. I was told to use the opposite hand to pull on my ear on the opposite side. It usually works and keeps me from falling over. So left leg held by left arm and right hand holds right ear. . If I stop doing that and just fall over, does that mean I’ll die in the next 10 years? "
Report back to us in ten years |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
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"I’ve always had a rubbish sense of balance. At the gym when stretching after a session we stand on one leg and hold the other with the hand on the same side. I was told to use the opposite hand to pull on my ear on the opposite side. It usually works and keeps me from falling over. So left leg held by left arm and right hand holds right ear. . If I stop doing that and just fall over, does that mean I’ll die in the next 10 years?
Report back to us in ten years "
Well you might need a ouija board! |
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"I’ve always had a rubbish sense of balance. At the gym when stretching after a session we stand on one leg and hold the other with the hand on the same side. I was told to use the opposite hand to pull on my ear on the opposite side. It usually works and keeps me from falling over. So left leg held by left arm and right hand holds right ear. . If I stop doing that and just fall over, does that mean I’ll die in the next 10 years?
Report back to us in ten years
Well you might need a ouija board! "
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"I went out with a girl once who a lot of the time had to stand on one leg because she only had one leg…….. if I remember rightly her name was Eileen
Did you cum on Eileen though? "
Yea she had a thing about me cumming on her feet…. Um I mean her foot  |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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I read that article and immediately tried it, with both legs.
Was a bit difficult because of the arthritis in my feet and ankles, but I did it.
I used to dance a lot so I have pretty good balance. |
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