News, Want to Fend Off Dementia? First, Stand on One Leg

[Robert59]

Think you're at risk of a stroke? Then stand one one leg for at least 20 seconds, a new study says. Japanese researchers had nearly 1,400 women and men, with an average age of 67.

http://www.newser.com/story/200195/able-to-stand-on-one-leg-your-stroke-risk-is-lower.html

 

[Ken N Tx]

Think you're at risk of a stroke? Then stand one one leg for at least 20 seconds, a new study says. Japanese researchers had nearly 1,400 women and men, with an average age of 67.

http://www.newser.com/story/200195/able-to-stand-on-one-leg-your-stroke-risk-is-lower.html

What if you only have one leg??

 

[Blaze Duskdreamer]

What if you only have one leg??

Or -- as in my case -- two that don't work so well. I'm high risk for a stroke too. But I'm afraid I cannot stand on one leg. Hmm, since, according to the link, the co-relation to high risk for stroke is linked with such instability aka "I cannot stand on one leg" maybe they're on to something. But not too surprising since it affects the amount of exercise you get and that in turn affects your weight.

 

[QuickSilver]

Next jump up and down... rub your tummy and pat your head..

 

[Raven]

I can stand on one leg for 20 seconds with no problem and I do it frequently as part
of my exercising.
I fear a stroke because I know how debilitating one can be so thanks Oldguy for the information.
Standing on one leg may or may not help but it can't hurt.

 

[Blaze Duskdreamer]

I can stand on one leg for 20 seconds with no problem and I do it frequently as part
of my exercising.
I fear a stroke because I know how debilitating one can be so thanks Oldguy for the information.
Standing on one leg may or may not help but it can't hurt.

Unless you fall...

 

[EveDallas]

I LOVE standing on one leg, I do it daily