If you've never heard of the 'flamingo test' then you wouldn't be alone. A balance test, researchers have suggested that it is a way to gauge longevity and should be included in mid-life health checks.
So, as Dr Hilary appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain today, Wednesday, June 22, it was the perfect opportunity for hosts Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh to discuss the topic with the popular medic.
According to a study, people over 50 who are unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds are at double the risk of dying in the next decade. The Mirror reported that the research stemmed from a global study team, including experts from Bristol Medical School, who tracked 1,702 participants, aged 51 to 75, from Brazil between 2009 and 2020.
