Aerobic exercise
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10,000 steps a day: Too low? Too high?
Work up to a goal of walking 10,000 steps each day, depending on your starting fitness level, for numerous health benefits.
3 diet changes women over 50 should make right now
Your body changes as you age, so your diet needs to change, too. These tips from a Mayo Clinic wellness dietitian can help ensure you're getting the nutrients you need.
5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners
5K run — Make it to race day in seven weeks.
Aerobic exercise: How to warm up and cool down
Learn how to warm up and cool down the safe way.
Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical
Need inspiration to work out? Consider the top 10 benefits of aerobic exercise.
Age spots (liver spots)
Learn more about the harmless dark spots on your skin that tend to appear as you age, especially in areas exposed to the sun. Treatment is available.
Aquatic exercises
Thinking about signing up for an aquatic exercise class? Or trying water exercises on your own? Check out these pool moves.
Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes?
Barefoot running shoes are designed to protect your feet while mimicking the mechanics of barefoot running.
Boost your calcium levels without dairy? Yes you can!
Which foods pack a healthy dose of calcium? There're plenty of options, even if you don't do dairy.
Buying athletic shoes? Check your arch
Athletic shoes should be tailored to your arch type (high arch, neutral arch, low arch). Your arches play an important role in how you adapt to various surfaces as you walk. But there is no one "best shoe" for a particular foot type, and comfort and proper fit should be the main criteria you use.
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