New research shows that shoulder and back stretches can cause an immediate drop in blood pressure without raising heart rate. Stretching alone only offers short-term effects on blood pressure. Regular ...

Many people, including myself, say it feels good or relaxing to stretch their upper back and shoulders. In a recent study, researchers wanted to know why. What happens to your heart rate and blood ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...

Personally, I’ve always loved stretching because it just feels good. When I first tried yoga, I immediately loved how good it felt to stretch and move my muscles and limbs in all of these different, ...