Your Balance Predicts Heart and Brain Health - AI Podcast
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health · Dr. Joseph Mercola
May 23, 20259m 1s
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Show Notes
Story at-a-glance
- Balance is a foundational skill your body uses constantly, from standing up and reaching to walking across a room. It's also a powerful indicator of overall health, especially heart and brain function
- Research shows that impaired balance predicts future cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, even in adults with no prior heart conditions
- Poor balance in older adults is also strongly linked to increased dementia risk. Those with lower balance times face significantly higher rates of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia
- To assess your balance at home, try doing simple tests like standing on one leg for 10 seconds or completing the "timed up and go" test in under 12 seconds
- Incorporate activities like heel-to-toe walking, chair-supported squats, stability ball use, gentle tai chi or yoga, and ankle strengthening exercises into your daily workout routine to improve your balance