• Wellness Wednesday: Balancing exercise while brushing your teeth

a man looking in a bathroom mirror and brushing his teeth

You can build better balance with single-leg, heel-toe raises, which also can strengthen your calf muscles. This simple exercise can be done anytime or anywhere. Even while you're standing at the bathroom sink brushing your teeth.

Expert tips provided by wellness physical therapists at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. Get more healthy action tips from the Mayo Clinic App.

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