A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits.

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains what the reasons could be if your stretches don't work.

A yoga instructor shares 12 fundamental stretches you can do every day to move and feel better.

We often think of longevity as something earned through intense workouts, elite diets, or perfectly optimized routines. But one of the most powerful tools for aging well is far simpler: stretching.

We tend to think of stretching as something you do before a workout—or maybe something you should do, but don’t. Yet stretching can be one of the most effective tools for preserving and improving ...

Does daily stretching improve long-term health? A 2023 study highlighted in the Oklahoma Medical Minute suggests adults who stretch daily may reduce long-term health risks. Here’s what experts say ...

We tend to think of stretching as something you do before a workout—or maybe something you should do, but don’t. Yet stretching can be one of the most effective tools for preserving and improving ...

Once you put in a few hours in the gym or finally take the final step in a miles-long run, it’s very easy to want to head straight to the showers rather than stretching. But not taking the time to ...

Stretching is important for any athlete to stay flexible, extend their range of motion, and it can help prevent injury. Experts say people should stretch at least a couple times a week to see the ...

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. Most people will experience ...

Jeff Stiles has played golf since he was 6, and he hopes to keep playing it for as long as he can. “Absolutely, 99 percent of my retirement plan is golf,” the 49-year-old Northborough resident said.