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Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to hit your target heart rate
Learn how to exercise at your target heart rate.
Mangosteen juice: Can it relieve arthritis pain?
Some marketers claim mangosteen juice has anti-inflammatory benefits. Find out what the research says.
L-arginine: Does it lower blood pressure?
This supplement may help some people lower their blood pressure. Learn who might benefit and who should stay away from it.
Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users claim kratom lifts mood and boosts energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about whether it works. Learn more before trying it.
Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
Is exercise a chore? No more!
You're more likely to stick with an exercise program if you're having fun. If you're not enjoying your workouts, try something different. Join a volleyball or softball league. Take a ballroom dancing class. Trade your running shoes for a swimsuit. Remember, exercise doesn't have to be drudgery.
How fit are you? See how you measure up
Determine your fitness level with this simple fitness assessment.
High-dose vitamin C: Can it kill cancer cells?
High-dose vitamin C has been touted by some as an effective alternative cancer treatment.
High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?
Can cinnamon lower cholesterol?
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