Why five quick tests say so much

About 10 minutes. You need a wall, a chair, a timer, a 30 cm ruler, a partner and some string. Self-check, not a diagnosis.

Why it matters

Simple tests of how your body moves track with how long people live. Adults aged 51 to 75 who could not stand on one leg for 10 seconds had 84% higher mortality over the next 7 years [1], and a resting pulse above 80 was linked to 45% higher mortality than the lowest heart rates [2]. These studies observed people, so a result is a signal to act on, not a verdict.

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