While many new moms find the appearance of stretch marks disconcerting, others find them empowering. They tell a story.

Long hidden behind filters, erased by editing software, or covered up with creams promising miracles, stretch marks have been perceived as "imperfections to be erased." Yet, they are much more than ...

Let me hit you with a very controversial health statement: Stretching is just as important, if not more important, than your workout. Okay, that might not seem controversial, but you would think so ...

Stretch marks: Nobody asks for them, but most of us get them. Whether it’s from pregnancy, puberty or sudden weight gain, these pesky lines love to make an appearance. Some wear their stretch marks ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

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Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...

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