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 ...

Exercise is one of the best ways to relieve hip pain. Certain exercises can help with hip mobility, stability, strength, and pain relief. Your healthcare provider can help you choose exercises that ...

Matt Parrott is taking this week off. This column originally appeared in the Dec. 4, 2012, issue of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. There is no video demonstration this week. Most adults over the age ...

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Emerging research suggests women’s cardiovascular systems may respond more strongly to physical activity than men’s, raising questions about how exercise guidelines are set. Recent studies suggest ...

Muscle strains are an unfortunate inevitability for active people. Sooner or later, everyone will deal with a muscle strain that seemingly appears out of nowhere. So it makes sense to develop a system ...

Challenge yourself with these body weight moves. Credit... Supported by By Anna Maltby Videos by Theodore Tae If you’re new to strength training, isometric exercises can be a great place to start. For ...

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. Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a ...

Why chair-based exercises? They’re an excellent way to test functional strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance, and will be a good indication of your overall physical health, strength, and ...

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