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 sweeping review of over 200 studies finds that aerobic exercises like walking and cycling offer the best pain relief and mobility gains for knee osteoarthritis. Compared to other types of exercise, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Challenge yourself with these body weight moves. Credit... Supported by By Anna Maltby Videos by Theodore Tae If you’re new to strength training, isometric exercises can be a great place to start. For ...

No longer a beginner? Try these routines to challenge yourself. Credit...Janelle Jones for The New York Times Supported by By Erik Vance Each week this January, the Well desk will suggest a program of ...

If your shoulder workouts have begun to feel more like maintenance sessions, with few results to show for your endless reps, it might be time to change things up. Despite the dizzying list of shoulder ...

Do you jump up out of bed ready to start your day? If your energy level is high and your body feels ready, working out first thing in the morning might be the best time for you to get moving. Morning ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a ...

Let’s get right to it: You’re looking for the best workout for bigger arms, and you’ve come to the right place. But before you screenshot the exercises below, grab your gym bag, and head out to the ...

Stiff, achy hips got you down? We’ve been there. Whether you’ve just come back from a running break, are tackling new distances, or have upped your intensity, runners of all levels experience tight ...