Stretch, For Your Arteries’ Sake

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Passive stretching, commonly used in sports training and physical therapy—as well by anyone who just aims to feel looser—increases joint range of motion and flexibility. But preliminary research suggests that passive stretching of lower leg muscles may also improve the health of your arteri...

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