Why do we lose our balance when we close our eyes?
The Wobble Mystery
Why do we lose our balance when we close our eyes?
Try this: stand on one foot. Easy, right? Now close your eyes and try again. Suddenly you're wobbling like a noodle in the wind! What just happened? Your balance didn't vanish — but one of your secret helpers just clocked out for the day.
Your body has three balance helpers working together like a team. First up: your eyes. They tell your brain where you are in space — "I see the floor below me, the wall in front of me, I'm upright!" Your eyes are the bossy team captain, always shouting updates.
