Do this simple leg exercise to Improve your balance
If you've ever stood on your tippy-toes to reach something high up on a shelf, you may not have realized it, but you just put in some leg reps towards improving your balance. In the eight years between 2008 and 2016, the number of people who reported issues with balance during the last year jumped from approximately 11% to roughly 15.5%, according to a 2023 survey analysis published in OTO Open. Many of these individuals reported related problems, including dizziness, feeling faint, or symptoms of vertigo. For some, this made it difficult to perform everyday activities like working out, driving a car, or descending a flight of stairs. While some people are formally diagnosed with balance disorders in need of treatment, others may just feel a little wobbly from time to time, such as when trying out a new dance class or being asked to stand on one foot during a game of Simon Says with your niece or nephew. In these cases, some routine balance exercises may help you feel a little more...