Flexibility tends to decrease as we age, so Brazilian researchers devised a test they say may determine mortality risk. Getty Images If you want to live longer, flexibility exercises might be a step ...

Recent studies have highlighted a surprising connection between physical flexibility and a longer life. This innovative research challenges long-standing ideas about the factors influencing longevity, ...

Having a good range of motion is essential for athletics as well as everyday life. Credit...Adria Malcolm for The New York Times Supported by By Hilary Achauer Bending down to put on your socks.

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