Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

If you're curious about starting a resistance training routine and not sure where to begin, start with these expert-recommended movements.

Age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, significantly impairs daily activities and independence, with periods of hospitalisation or illness accelerating this decline. Building a ”muscle savings ...

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“Most of us have grown up influenced by a society overly obsessed with looking healthy at the expense of being healthy,” writes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., in “The Forever Strong™ Playbook: A Six-Week, ...

Exercise appears to spark a whole-body anti-aging cascade, and scientists have now mapped out how it happens—and how a simple oral compound can mimic it. By following volunteers through rest, intense ...

Tight hips reduce mobility, cause discomfort, and increase injury risk in lower body movements. Three hip-opening exercises—Hip Airplanes, Psoas Stretch, Kettlebell Weight Shift—improve hip mobility.

Runners know they’re supposed to do more than just run. Strength training makes you stronger so you can run harder and longer. Mobility exercises make you run more efficiently. Postrun stretching can ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Exercise, in general, is one of the best things you can do for your health: It strengthens your heart and lungs, boosts mood and cognition, and lowers your risk of a bunch of diseases, including type ...