Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

No matter how you exercise, you should be proud of yourself that you’re taking positive action for your health. Researchers ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Stretching improves muscle flexibility and overall mobility, which are ...

If you want to include stretching as part of your exercise routine, make sure you do it safely and effectively using proper technique. Stretching incorrectly can actually do more harm than good! Use ...

Whether you're warming up for a workout, cooling down after exercise, or just trying to undo the damage of sitting all day, these three targeted stretching routines will help you move better, feel ...

For older adults at risk of dementia, regular exercise from light stretching to rigorous aerobics can help slow memory and thinking decline, a new study shows. Alzheimer’s researchers said the ...