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 ...

A cheap, everyday snack usually associated with movie nights could be an ideal post-workout bite, experts say, offering a combination of carbohydrates, fiber and nutrients without the price tag of ...

There’s a pervasive mentality in the fitness world that the best workouts leave you soaked in sweat and gasping for air. Popular phrases like “no pain, no gain” and “sore today, strong tomorrow” ...

With the right routine, you can train yourself to move more easily as you age. With the right routine, you can train yourself to move more easily as you age. Credit...Janelle Jones for The New York ...

The Apple Watch Series 11 on a wrist, showing the watchOS 26 activity rings page. (Cherlynn Low for Engadget) Apple’s iOS 26 and watchOS 26 introduced a new fitness companion called Workout Buddy.

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Earlier this month Strava unveiled its new Instant Workouts feature, a subscriber-exclusive tool that seems like a natural way to leverage its acquisition of Runna. In a Reddit post, Strava said this ...

No matter your fitness level, pre-workout nutrition is essential. What we eat — or don't eat — before a workout can affect energy, performance and recovery. “It’s like putting gasoline in a car. If ...

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 ...

A large review of studies suggests that exercise can ease depression about as effectively as psychological therapy. Compared with antidepressants, exercise showed similar benefits, though the evidence ...

Many of us experience a mood-boost after exercise, and now an updated review has revealed just how powerful it can be. Even light exercise, like walking or gardening, may ease the symptoms of ...

These days, longevity is the name of the health game: how are you treating your body now so that it can treat you well as you get older? Part of maximizing a long, healthy life—and making sure you can ...