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Why Your Tight Hamstrings Might Be Killing You
Stretch Your Way to Better Health and Longer Life
Remember the last time you tried to touch your toes? Couldn’t quite make it? That seemingly simple movement — or lack thereof — might be telling you more about your life expectancy than you’d think.
Stretch.
It’s such a simple word. Yet most of us ignore it, rushing through our days with muscles wound tighter than a spring. We hunch over desks, curl into couches, and wonder why everything aches.
The Flexibility Factor: Your Life’s Hidden Timekeeper
But here’s the kicker: that stiffness isn’t just about comfort. Research shows a stunning connection between flexibility and longevity. And it’s not just about preventing the occasional pulled muscle anymore.
Your Arteries Are Begging for a Stretch Break
Chances are, you don’t think a lot about your arteries, but you should. Like rubber bands left in the sun too long, they can become stiff and brittle. One reason they stiffen is aging. Other reasons are…
