Place your left hand flat on a table, palm down. Starting with your thumb, lift each finger slowly off the table one at a time. Hold each finger for a second or two, and then lower it.

Finger stretching is a basic exercise that keeps you flexible and reduces stiffness. To do this exercise, stretch your ...

First, hold your left hand out, with all of your fingers straight. Bend your thumb inward toward your palm. Stretch toward the bottom of your pinky finger with your thumb.

Holding a cold compress, such as an ice pack in a wrapped towel or a bag of frozen peas, on the hand for 20 minutes after the exercise may help prevent inflammation. Read about carpal tunnel syndrome ...

The palms of your hands can teach you a lot about your past, present, and future. Here, two hand analysts explain the basics of palmistry, from mounts to lines.