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 ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

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 ...

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 ...

There’s a good chance you’re reading this hunched over. If you’re at your desk, your shoulders are likely rounded and creeping toward your ears. Ditto if you’re looking at your phone right now. Most ...