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 ...

Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to exercise - doing a variety of different physical activities every week is the key to boosting your health and living longer, a study suggests.

Dynamic stretches and mobility moves can warm up your neck, shoulders, and upper back, while static stretches work best after workouts to restore flexibility. A simple routine can combine stretches ...

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Exercise can help you manage hypothyroidism symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and joint pain, but it’s important to take some precautions. While it’s no substitute for thyroid replacement medication ...

How Can Exercise Relieve PAD Symptoms? While it might seem as if exercise might make PAD symptoms worse, it can actually help improve your circulation and ease the pain. PAD restricts blood flow to ...

Upper belly fat can be difficult to reduce, but you can’t “spot-reduce” fat in one area without losing fat overall. A realistic plan combines calorie restriction, strength training, cardio, and ...