India, July 28 -- You don't need to wait for a full-body checkup or expensive diagnostics to get a reality check on your health. In fact, one of the best indicators of your longevity might be hiding in plain sight, in how your body moves. Dr Paddy Barrett, preventive cardiologist, shares in his July 13 Instagram post 1 incredibly simple test that can be done at home, offering unexpected insights into your risk of premature death. (Also read: Cardiologist explains the right way to monitor blood pressure at home: 'Even small factors can change reading by 10%' )

Dr Paddy says this simple test can be done at home to assess your risk of early death, based on your muscle strength, muscle mass, muscle power, and balance. He explains, "It's call...