Sitting all day isn’t great for your health. Beyond increasing the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it can also cause tight muscles, stiffness and pain throughout ...

Nearly half of Americans frequently experience stress, according to a recent Gallup poll — and if the condition goes unchecked, it can increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, ...

In today’s fast-paced world, finding simple and effective ways to maintain our health is more important than ever. One such method, often overlooked, is the practice of stretching. Stretching your ...

Many of us know what it's like to struggle for a good night's sleep, but finding that perfect position and drifting off can feel all but impossible when your body or mind is full of tension. It may be ...

Over the past year, many people have been away from the office because of the coronavirus pandemic. Yet that doesn't mean the epidemic of bad backs and tight hips, caused by hours of sitting hunched ...

Towel stretching involves using a towel to assist in various stretches, providing support and resistance. This technique ...

When you have back pain, doing a twist probably isn't the first type of stretch that comes to mind. But experts say it's actually important to learn how to rotate our spine properly to perform all ...

Ease tight muscles and improve mobility with these simple neck stretches that melt away tension and help you move freely again.

This classic bodyweight movement, widely used by fitness professionals in the United States, is an effective and accessible ...

Heel pain can sweep exercisers right off their feet, but there is a simple solution that may stop or even prevent pain. The clinical name for the most common heel pain is plantar fasciitis. Dr. Steven ...

We don’t necessarily need big, bulky, expensive exercise equipment to be active and in shape. A lot of my favorite workouts involve nothing more than a mat and maybe a decent pair of shoes — and ...

Long hours of sitting, poor posture, tight muscles, or even stress can make the back feel stiff, heavy, or sore. Back pain ...