October 1, 2020
Last Reviewed: August 2021
Passive stretching, commonly used in sports training and physical therapy—as well by anyone who just aims to feel looser—increases joint range of motion and flexibility. But preliminary research suggests that passive stretching of lower leg muscles may also improve the health of your arteries...
Up to one-half of myocardial infarctions (the medical term for heart attacks) are “silent,” meaning…
For years, doctors and dietitians have delivered a firm message about salt: Watch your intake…
Hamstring injuries are common among athletes—even highly trained ones like Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt, who…
