Cut your risk of falls by doing this simple balance drill as often as you can

Woman balances on one leg on tree stump.

Working on improving your ability to balance is important because it reduces the risk of fall-related injuries—with about 1 million fall-related hospitalizations occurring in older adults in the US every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Standing on one leg—while doing simple everyday tasks such as cleaning your teeth—is a good starting point, but to progress this, you can try this move suggested by internal medicine physician Dr Cristina Sciavolino-Day.