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Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...

Studies show that stretching can help reduce the frequency and duration of headaches. People can try neck, shoulder, and back stretches to relieve tension. Stretching can be a helpful tool to use ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

Read an excerpt from Prevention’s new book Stretch Away Pain below, and buy the book here. Movement can change lives. I see it every day. When I was young, I didn’t understand pain. Each morning, I ...

Nothing’s better than a relaxing evening routine that helps you wind down before you drift off to sleep. Perhaps yours includes a cup of chamomile tea, a chill playlist, a meditation sesh, or an ...

Chanting “om” might help ease your aching back, but only if it comes at the end of yoga practice. A new study finds that the physical act of doing yoga — but not its meditative aspect — may help ...

Taking a moment to slow down your body and quiet your mind through stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, movement experts say. "Throughout the day, we accumulate tension ...