Flexibility tends to decrease as we age, so Brazilian researchers devised a test they say may determine mortality risk. Getty Images If you want to live longer, flexibility exercises might be a step ...

Being more flexible is linked to a lower risk of dying early, new evidence suggests. Incorporating more flexibility exercise may boost longevity in older adults, a researcher said. Previous studies ...

Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...

Being bendy is more than a cool party trick -- it can also be a key to healthy aging. You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have ...

Getting off the couch — or out of the car, or up and down the stairs — used to be a cinch. Once you pass the half-century mark, probably not so much. Although they have a while to go in that regard, ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been dealing with hip pain or tight hips, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can be caused by commonplace things, ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Getting regular exercise helps prevent heart disease. And while any physical activity is better than none, certain types of exercise may be more beneficial for your heart. Your body is designed for ...