Balance is so fundamental that we often take it for granted, but its importance goes far beyond just keeping us upright. In ...

One of the health challenges that will be faced by Sunita Williams is 'Chicken Legs'. It is a term used ... including difficulty standing or walking, as their muscles and bones are not as strong ...

The sit-to-stand test takes just 30 seconds to complete ... "You want to avoid 'bungalow legs' [i.e. weak legs from living in a single-storey home] – essentially you want to make sure you ...

Despite the odds, Percy's recovery was swift, soon standing on his feet, eager for affection. Reflecting on the experience, Peter lamented: "It's a grossly deformed leg. He can't use it at all.

but I laughed when the cat tried standing on its hind legs and toppled off the side of the boat). On the other hand, they don’t have the resources of a Hollywood studio like Pixar. They’re ...

“If I stand and my leg will bend…it’ll crumble,” Gleeson said. “I went from being a professional athlete to someone who has to really consider what they’re going to do.” He now works ...

It’s time for the Uefa Champions League quarterfinal first legs, and the two giants of Spanish football are determined to make a statement and reach the semifinals. This Tuesday and Wednesday ...

A cat, a dog, a ring-tailed lemur, a capybara and a secretary bird walk ... that secretary bird — a kind of African eagle with the legs of a crane and the attitude of a pharaoh.

Ask Smithsonian: Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg? Have you ever wondered why these birds strike this peculiar pose? Find out in this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze ...

The capybara is a reminder that some souls are ... we’ll only make it through if we learn to form communities that stand by in staunch solidarity with one another.

One individual moved up to a classification of C in the period after surgery, and can move some of their arm and leg muscles but cannot stand on their own. Another individual improved to a level D ...

Your knees should be far ahead of your toes. Hold the pose for a moment before slowly returning back to the standing position. You can perform leg extensions at home without a machine using ankle ...