When you think of contortionists, images of circus performers (perhaps a la Cirque du Soleil) likely come to mind. The bending, twisting, and stretching seem impossible — and never fail to mesmerize.

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If your body is flexible, you’re likely to live longer than someone whose body and joints are tight and rigid, according to the first, large-scale study of the links between flexibility and mortality.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Noma Nazish covers all that’s buzzing in the beauty and wellness space Stretching is a key component of any well-rounded exercise ...