Whether out of mischief or just plain boredom, most of us have fired a rubber band slingshot at some point. It’s a pretty thoughtless task: Hook a rubber band around your thumb, stretch it ...

Alexandros Oratis and James Bird at Boston University used a high-speed camera to reveal for the first time how stretched rubber bands develop longitudinal waves when released. The duo then used their ...

As a quick and easy replacement, just wrap a wide rubber band around the end of your finger. It probably won't be comfortable for an extended period, but it will get the job done in the short term.

Gently pull the fingers apart against the resistance of the rubber band. Then relax and repeat 5 times. → Learn more about trigger finger: See the causes, symptoms, treatment options and more.

Move your thumb across your palm so that it’s touching just below your pinky finger. Hold each position for 10 to 15 seconds, performing 10 reps with each hand. Thumb extension with rubber band ...

The “Rubber Band Ribbon Tier” replaces a person’s finger with rubber bands that hold down the package with help from a rod. “My mom usually uses my finger to tie a present,” the 11-year ...