Hand exercises are a way to practice motor skills, which can be beneficial for maintaining cognitive abilities as we age. But it might be a stretch to suggest that specific movements are going to ...

Pain or a lack of movement in the thumb could indicate an underlying health condition, such as arthritis, a sprain, or other injury. Exercises, splinting, and medication are some of the treatment ...

Marathon typing sessions — whether you're tackling hundreds of unanswered emails after a few days on PTO or quickly typing up that final paper — can be seriously stressful, especially for your wrists.

Q: Is it possible to sprain the knuckle on the thumb? I was cutting up carpeting for disposal a week and a half ago and the knuckle on my thumb is still stiff. -- Yvette B. A: It is possible to sprain ...

Warm your hands first, soak in warm water or rub them together for 1–2 minutes as cold hands are stiffer. Do each exercise ...

When you text or use your smartphone, you’re making repetitive movements and putting your thumb through a wide range of motion. Your thumb isn’t really designed for these types of movements. A study ...

The thenar eminence refers to the bulge that can be seen at the base of your thumb. It’s made up of three separate muscles that work to control the fine motions of the thumb. We’ll take a closer look ...