Even more than strength or mobility, recent research says you need to look to your balance to determine longevity.

A new study published in the journal PLoS One found that a simple balance test is a strong indicator of age-related decline.

For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once you grow past the wobbly legs and skinned knees of childhood. But once you hit a certain age, finding balance (literally) isn’t always ...