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 ...

Dragging yourself out of bed for a workout can be tough under any circumstances, let alone when you’re struggling with depression. But a new scientific review suggests that regular exercise can be as ...

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If your goal is to be healthier in 2026, you don’t have to overhaul your habits, follow a strict diet or spend hours at the gym. Taking baby steps to collectively improve three of the most important ...

Share on Pinterest A recent review shows that exercise may be nearly as effective as therapy for depression. Image Credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images A recently updated Cochrane review found that ...

Loosening your muscles is beneficial, but choosing the right type of movement for your chosen exercise is key It depends on what kind of stretching you’re doing, says Dr Alex Dinsdale, senior lecturer ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest A new study explores the effects of diet and exercise in preventing weight gain. Design by MNT; Photography by Nadine Greeff/Stocksy & BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy Over the last few years, ...

Exercise strengthens both the body and the mind, and researchers are uncovering the molecular messengers that make the connection. The messengers can also be transferred from an active mouse to a ...

Rebounding workouts typically use a mini exercise trampoline for exercise that channels balance, mobility, strength, and cardio training. Experts say that it’s low impact on the joints, helps improve ...

Strength training after the age of 50 gets a lot of love these days—for good reason. But aerobic (or cardio) exercise—continuous physical activity that increases your heart rate and breathing rate so ...