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What I Am Missing in My Writing About Longevity

Flexibility is a key to living long and well.

Michael Hunter, MD
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4 min readJan 3, 2025

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I am good with strength training and hitting the gym most days.

And cardio?

I have the base covered, too, mostly with walking.

But there is a third area that I don’t do well. Or enough.

It’s focusing on flexibility.

Can you touch your toes without bending your knees?

Do you practice yoga?

If you answered no, today’s writing is for you.

I will share three reasons you should focus on flexibility.

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1. Flexibility Reduces Health Problems

Stiff muscles and joints, often caused by a lack of flexibility, can lead to various problems, including the following:

  • Poor posture
  • Aches and pains
  • Injuries

When your body can’t move as it should, it can overcompensate, putting excess strain on other areas.

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Michael Hunter, MD
Michael Hunter, MD

Written by Michael Hunter, MD

I have degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Penn. I am a radiation oncologist in the Seattle area. You may find me regularly posting at www.newcancerinfo.com

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