It’s one of those classic sights that feels like a glitch in nature: a bright pink bird balanced on a spindly little stick of a leg while the other one is tucked away like it’s not even there. You’d ...

Standing on one leg requires the brain to integrate information from the eyes, the vestibular system in the inner ear, and the somatosensory system, which senses body position and ground contact.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Stand up and try to balance on one leg. Can you do it? How long we ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in ...

These single-leg squats are a serious test of strength and mobility. Stand on one leg with your other leg in front of you. Keep your torso upright and gaze forwards. Squat as low as possible while ...

Last Word is New Scientist’s long-running series in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions, ranging from the minutiae of everyday life to absurd astronomical hypotheticals. To ...