Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip stability and alignment (proper position of ...

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 ...

Exercise can slow tumour growth in mice by shifting the body’s metabolism so that muscle cells, rather than cancer cells, take the glucose and grow. A similar process may occur in people. To examine ...

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Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

For decades, high-achieving high school students have been told the surest way to impress selective colleges is to take calculus. In a recent national survey of 133 admissions officers, 74% said the ...

A few months ago, I had never so much as lifted a barbell. However, during a stay at Buchinger Wilhelmi Clinic, I attended a life-changing lecture by Felipe Isidro, professor of physical education and ...

Most of us know the feeling of lacing up our running shoes, dragging ourselves to the gym or diving into a pool of water and wondering how much bang we're really getting for our buck. Whether aiming ...

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Japanese walking this. Hot Pilates that. Trendy workouts may be top of mind, but one question always remains: How much exercise per week do you actually need to be healthy? While you might think it’s ...

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 ...

For better posture, improved back health, and sturdier shoulders, start with the ABC’s…er, the I-Y-T’s. A common rehab move, the I-Y-T exercise is a beginner-friendly way to enhance your posture, nail ...