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Being able to stand on 1 leg is key to healthy aging. Here are 8 exercises to improve your balance.

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A growing body of research finds that standing on one leg may be a marker of healthy aging.

A new study found that there was a “significant decline with age” in the ability to stand on a one leg for a longer period.

Balance reflects on how the body’s systems are working, experts say.

Exercises include standing on one leg while keeping your other leg lifted slightly off the ground.

Tai Chi : Perform slow, flowing movements that engage your whole body, such as tai chi forms.

Balance board: Use a balance board or Bosu ball to challenge your stability.

10 seconds is considered to be the minimum time to balance on one of these exercises.