"Sit-to-stand" tests come in several forms. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 30-second chair-stand test is designed for patients older than 60, to see how many times they can stand up in that time period.

Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball.

Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball