Author Scott McCredie, author of Balance: In Search of the Lost Sense, discusses how we maintain balance and proprioception, the three-dimensional sense of our body’s position

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SHOW INTRODUCTION Our sense of balance, knowing where we are in space and in relationship to gravity, like our other critical senses fades without use. After age 65 one in three Americans falls annually each year, and many people of all ages suffer from some balance disorder including dizziness. Maybe you knew this, but less well known is the relationship between balance and cognitive function and longevity. The good news is that it’s relatively easy to maintain or even to retrain. Children naturally challange their balance with play, games, and rides. It’s natural to us during development. So maybe the secret to a long, healthy life is the capacity for play and joy in movement. Join us today as we look at the research about balance, where it originates, and how to keep it.