In a 2022 study of 1,702 adults, Araújo and a team of researchers found the inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds was associated with a higher risk of death from any cause within seven years.

Can you stand on one foot and stay balanced for 10 seconds or more? About 50 Miss-Lou residents were asked that question and ...

According to the NHS test, those trying to test should aim to stand one one leg with their hands on their hips. Keeping their eyes open, the timer starts as soon as the foot lifts off the ground.

If 99-year-olds can’t balance on one foot, their longevity is not going to be much affected by intense yoga practice or looking into the underlying causes of lack of balance.

Maybe successful test-takers are more likely to exercise, which is more likely to make it easy to stand on one foot. Also the study was conducted on 1,700 white Brazilians with an average age of 61.

"Take one minute and stand on only one foot, preferably near a wall or chair for support if needed," she says. "Fix your gaze and breathe deeply while holding your balance.

If 99-year-olds can’t balance on one foot, their longevity is not going to be much affected by intense yoga practice or looking into the underlying causes of lack of balance.