How Fast You Stand Up May Predict Your Lifespan Better Than Your Illnesses
This study suggests simple balance and chair-stand tests can flag how well you're aging.
Doctors usually judge older patients by their list of diagnoses. But in nearly 13,500 Taiwanese adults over 65, simple fitness tests told a stronger story. Those who scored highest on a get-up-and-walk test had about 60% lower risk of dying over seven years than the lowest scorers. Balance, leg strength, and stamina mattered most, and combining all seven tests predicted survival best.
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