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Failing this test linked to 84% higher risk of death — Here’s the fun way people practice

Nypost · · 466 words · By Miska Salemann
Product Promotion/Commerce Health and Longevity
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There’s no way to wobble around it: balance matters.

Claims checked 10
Techniques found 3
Topics 2

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What happened

There’s no way to wobble around it: balance matters.

Why it matters

A 2025 study that looked at more than 1,700 men and women ages 51 to 75 found that people who couldn’t stand on one leg for 10 seconds had nearly twice the risk of premature death compared with those who could.

Common ground

The study followed participants over a seven-year follow-up period, finding that 123 participants died from various causes.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Fear, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Appeal to Fear 70% confidence
Building support by instilling anxiety or panic in the audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “After accounting for age, weight, existing health conditions and other factors, researchers found that failing the one-leg balance test was associated with an 84% higher risk of death.”
CORROBORATED
Three separate web search results explicitly state that after accounting for age, weight, and health conditions, failing the balance test was associated with an 84% higher risk of death.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss in which, in exchange for a fee, a party agrees to compensate another party in the event of a certain loss, damage, or injury. It is a form of ri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adjustment may refer to: Adjustment (law), with several meanings Adjustment (psychology), the process of balancing conflicting needs Adjustment disorder, a mental disorder defined by a maladaptive re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustment
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In accounting, adjusting entries are journal entries usually made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the period in which they actually occurred. The revenue recog…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjusting_entries
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Claim 2: “The board itself is designed with a textured, non-slip surface to help provide a secure grip during workouts, and it’s made with multi-layer birch wood suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.”
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The evidence directly confirms the board is made of multi-layer birch wood with a textured, non-slip surface for indoor and outdoor use.
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web search NEUTRAL — The board itself is designed with a textured, non-slip surface to help provide a secure grip during workouts, and it’s made with multi-layer birch wood suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/shopping/balance-linked-to-lon…
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web search NEUTRAL — STAASH® Balance Board Full Kit – Premium Birch Wood Trainer with Cork Roller, Balance Disc, Massage Ball & Anti-Slip Mat – Core Strength, Surf, Snowboard & Rehab Training – All-In-One Set.
https://www.amazon.com/balance-board-surf-trainer/s?k=balanc…
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web search NEUTRAL — The STAASH® Pro Balance Board has received positive feedback from customers, who have highlighted its effectiveness in enhancing balance and coordination for activities such as surfing and skating.
https://www.ubuy.com.kz/en/productde/IKTDP3YTQ-staash-pro-ba…
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Claim 3: “The study followed participants over a seven-year follow-up period, finding that 123 participants died from various causes.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia entries for the number 123 and the concept of balance, but no specific study details regarding a seven-year follow-up or 123 deaths were found in the evidence provided.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 123 may refer to: The first three positive Arabic numerals 123 (number), the natural number following 122 and preceding 124 AD 123, a year of the Julian calendar, in the second century AD 123 BC, a y…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/123
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 20, 2010, at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It was the first U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_123
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Japan Air Lines Flight 123 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Tokyo to Osaka, Japan. On the evening of Monday, August 12, 1985, the Boeing 747 flying the route suffered a severe structural…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Air_Lines_Flight_123
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Claim 4: “It’s suitable for users up to 330 pounds.”
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The search results mention a 'Waist Twister Machine' with a 330 lbs capacity, but there is no evidence provided confirming the weight capacity of the STAASH balance board specifically.
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web search NEUTRAL — Авария Airbus A330 над Атлантикой. Отказ двигателей посреди океанаhttps://youtu.be/_eepTf1F7XE24 августа 2001 года.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eepTf1F7XE
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web search NEUTRAL — Super stable and quiet - Our ab twist board has a more tightly reinforced panel structure with a load capacity of up to 330 pounds (150 kg). It is equipped with a non-slip ABS base and a lubrication d…
https://www.amazon.com/Twister-Ultra-Quiet-Capacity-Noiseles…
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web search NEUTRAL — Manufactured by AFC-Holcroft at their MATTSA licensed facility this is a gas fired mesh belt austemper line with a capacity of 150kg/hour (330 pounds per hour). This a complete line with automated loa…
https://themonty.com/equipment/item-c418-mesh-belt-austemper…
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Claim 5: “A 2025 study that looked at more than 1,700 men and women ages 51 to 75 found that people who couldn’t stand on one leg for 10 seconds had nearly twice the risk of premature death compared with those who could.”
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Multiple independent web search results from different news outlets (FOX 5 Atlanta and others) confirm that inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds is linked to a near doubling of the risk of death in middle-aged and older adults.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was an annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation in the Atlantic basin, featuring bursts of intense tropical cyclone development over warmer-than-normal waters betw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Atlantic_hurricane_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The PFL 10 mixed martial arts event for the 2025 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on August 21, 2025, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, United St…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PFL_10_(2025)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pixel 10 is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. It was announced on August 20, 2025 at the Made by Google keynote in Brookly…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_10
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Claim 6: “This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter.”
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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post archive confirm Miska Salemann is a Commerce Writer/Reporter for the publication.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/shopping/bad-knees-runners-swi…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/shopping/graduation-gifts-part…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter
https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/shopping/moms-say-this-35-amaz…
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Claim 7: “According to Staash, the best-selling balance board is designed to improve core engagement, strengthen stabilizing muscles and can even help enhance coordination.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of weather alerts and Alexa guides, which are completely irrelevant to the claims about the Staash balance board.
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web search NEUTRAL — AccuWeather For Business delivers customized, hyper-local, and more accurate forecasts and warnings with proven Superior Accuracy™ and often more advance notice to help businesses make the best weathe…
https://www.weather.gov/enterprise/cwf-general-weather-4a
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover how to make Alexa Custom Responses. Learn to create personalized replies, routines, and delve into Alexa Blueprints
https://www.smarthomeexplained.com/alexa-custom-responses-10…
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web search NEUTRAL — Enjoy a personalized weather experience for registered users.
https://weather.com/mydashboard
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Claim 8: “The set includes everything you need to get started: a balance board, cork training mat, roller, and massage ball.”
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One web search result explicitly lists the set contents as 'a balance board, cork training mat, roller, and massage ball', and another Amazon result mentions a 'Cork Balancing Board Foot Restoration and Balance Kit with Massage Ball'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cork Balancing Board Foot Restoration and Balance Kit with Massage Ball & Resistance Bands – Plantar Fasciitis Recovery, Improve Foot Health | Sports & Outdoors Balance Boards.
https://www.amazon.com/cork-roller/s?k=cork+roller
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web search NEUTRAL — STAASH Balance Board Full Kit. Stash.It’s also a popular tool for athletes looking to maintain their balance skills during the off-season — think snowboarders or surfers. The set includes everything y…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/shopping/balance-linked-to-lon…
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web search NEUTRAL — OK, I'm in serious need of better balance! I'm 46 years old now and haven't been doing yoga and workout classes like I used to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDFQ_TBV44Q
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Claim 9: “Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.”
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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post archive confirm Miska Salemann previously covered topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/shopping/women-ditch-bras-for-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette
https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/shopping/moms-say-this-35-amaz…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/shopping/bad-knees-runners-swi…
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Claim 10: “The STAASH Balance Board Kit is currently on sale for just $130 on Amazon.”
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The web search results provided are generic Amazon links or unrelated scam warnings; none of them confirm the specific price of $130 for the STAASH Balance Board Kit.
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web search NEUTRAL — This guide covers scam red flags, the rise of SMS phishing, SIM farms, two-factor authentication, and tools like Amazon’s Message Center and the BBB Scam Tracker. Perfect for anyone wanting to stay sa…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO4jmA5lITI
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web search NEUTRAL — You can find all Amazon price information here.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ref=nav_logo
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn how to create an Amazon selling account, list products, and grow your business with programs like Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA).
https://sell.amazon.com/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.