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Keeping your balance requires more complicated connections than a 60-person family.
it’s possible for you to think of walking as falling forward, she says.
Theres a lot of momentum involved that could really mask a balance problem.
Here are 3 different pathways through which having good balance may boost your longevity
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Whereas, someone without those underlying issues would havebothbetter balance and a higher chance of living longer.
board-certified family practice physician and medical director atPritikin Longevity Center
Build that balance with this 20-minuteworkout for balance:
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Brain connections that foster balance can also foster improved cognitive function, says Dr. Roizen.
Proprioception is your bodys ability to understand its place in space, says Dr. Fruge.
For example, take diabetes, which is known to increase mortality risk.
And at the same time, any of these conditions would reduce your chances of living a long life.
Reverse that pathway, though, and theres more evidence for the link betweengoodbalance and longevity.
(Remember that neuroplasticity bit above?)
Overall, the key with balance training is really to mix it up and keep it challenging.
The more different forms of movement youre doing, the better, says Dr. Skelton.
board-certified family practice physician and medical director atPritikin Longevity Center
And dont worry if you feel a little wobbly, either.
That just means your brain is working hard to keep you upright.
And so long as youre keeping those neurons firing, youre contributing to your longevity, too.
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