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A person sits on the couch with their leg elevated while they place an ice pack on their knee
November 4, 2021/Orthopaedics

The Best Stretches and Exercises for Patellar Tendonitis

… calves can contribute to a flare-up of patellar tendonitis by putting added stress on your knee. Stretches and exercises that target your lower body can prevent or ease the problem.Suggested stretches and exercises …

Runners in marathon
August 10, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

The Long Run: How To Train for a Marathon

A marathon stretches 26.2 miles (42.19 kilometers). It’s a long and physically taxing distance to run. Famously, the first marathon runner, Philippides, collapsed and died after his final steps.Yet despite the …

Arms of person bent down examining food in a bottom-of-fridge freezer bin
November 29, 2024/Nutrition

Spoiler Alert: Refrigerated Food Can Go Bad During a Power Outage

… back to life — but we all know that’s not always the case.So, if an outage stretches for hours, when do the good eats in your fridge turn bad? Let’s get an answer …

Person showing stretch marks on hip.
February 23, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

Cocoa Butter Won’t Help Stretch Marks, but These Options Can

… Stretch marks, or striae, are actually a form of scarring. They happen when your skin shrinks or stretches quickly, which causes the elastin and collagen in your skin to break. And although beauty buffs have …

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Person doing dumbell rows in gym
April 16, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Do Dumbbell Rows Properly

… to balance that out — pulling, rather than pushing,” says exercise physiologist Ben Kuharik.Even sitting for long stretches or looking down at your phone encourages your body to push forward. So, dumbbell rows can be …

Person sitting up in bed, yawning and stretching at the same time
April 10, 2025/Primary Care

What Is Pandiculation, and Why Does It Feel So Good?

… mammals,” says primary care provider Jeffrey Brown, DO. “Cats are especially good at pandiculating, with their exaggerated stretches. The movement readies their muscles to pounce.”Dr. Brown explains why pandiculation occurs and how to harness …

man running in the snow
February 11, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

Everything You Need to Know About Running in Cold Weather

… running in warm weather, it also has its share of unique challenges to be aware of. From stretches to gear to temperature safety limits, there’s a lot to keep in mind.Whether it’s …

Person in car navigates long highway, with mountains and hills in background.
June 9, 2023/Mental Health

Highway Hypnosis Is Just Around the Bend

Driving from point A to point B is a simple enough task. But have you ever snapped out of it mid-drive and realized you were farther along than you thought? Or have you ever …

A person doing a hip stretch on a yoga mat
May 10, 2022/Orthopaedics

What Is the 90/90 Hip Stretch?

Do you feel like your hips get tighter and less flexible with every birthday? Well, you’re probably right. Research shows that your hips typically rotate a wee bit less every year, chipping away at …

woman on stomach with arms behind her being held by partner to assist her in passive stretching of arms and back.
January 23, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

What Is Passive Stretching?

When you think of stretching, you might picture someone sitting on the floor, legs extended, reaching for their toes. But passive stretching takes a different approach. Instead of relying on your own flexibility, you use …

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