Exercise. Strengthening your core and stretching the body is key. “Five exercises that can help improve your posture are ...

“Think of the spine like a giant spring meant for shock absorption,” explains Lamb. “A tight thoracic spine is like having a ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

In a previous post, I wrote about the mental health benefits of exercise. Research indicates that regular exercise can enhance your sense of self-worth, self-confidence, sleep quality, and overall ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’ve never experienced low back pain, just wait. Up to 80 ...

For some, sitting all day leads to sore and achy muscles. Others may notice they’re not recovering from minor injuries as quickly as they once did and their pain from a twisted ankle lingers for ...

Vaccines could one day be administered topically, with no needles required, by stretching the skin beforehand. Our skin is an essential barrier against pathogens, and is also tied to our immune system ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Here’s what the workout can and can’t do for your fitness. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman Q: I’ve heard that Pilates can give you long, lean muscles. Is ...

Muscle spasticity, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), can make everyday movements feel stiff, tight, and painful. Stretching is one way to help reduce some of that discomfort, improve ...

Running is a spring-loaded sport—and no, I’m not just referring to the springy, carbon-plated super shoes that have swept the running world in recent years. Muscles and tendons themselves act like ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Stretching relieves stiffness and supports mobility, ...