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GMB's Richard Madeley fails Flamingo test that shows if you'll die in next 7 years

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Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley failed the 'flamingo test', which is a way of gauging life longevity, on Wednesday's show.

In the latest episode of the ITV breakfast show, hosts Richard and Ranvir Singh were joined by Doctor Hilary Jones. Whilst discussing the latest health news attention was quickly drawn to the 'flamingo test' which as Ranvir stated was "on the front of the papers".

And as expected it wasn't long before Richard was invited by Dr Hillary to take on the test. Researchers have suggested that the 'flamingo test' is incorporated into mid-life health checks and could be a way to gauge longevity.The study found that people over 50 who are unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds are at double the risk of dying in the next decade.

The global study team, including experts from Bristol Medical School, tracked 1,702 participants, aged 51 to 75, from Brazil between 2009 and 2020.To undertake the test successfully the participant is asked to lift one foot to the back of the opposite lower leg, keeping their arms by their sides and their gaze fixed straight ahead.

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