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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
James Moore

What to do if you fail 10-second 'flamingo' test that could be sign of dying young

People who can balance on one leg for more than 10 seconds are more likely to live a long and healthy life, a study found.

And those who failed the leg test were more likely to be suffering from conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes.

Other research has linked a lack of balance to a higher risk of suffering a stroke, while good balance is associated with good brain function.

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