Fitness basics
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10 great health foods
Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication
You can lower your blood pressure without medication. Try these 10 lifestyle changes.
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 ways to get closer to achieving your goals
When goals are meaningful and relevant to you, they can provide direction, meaning and a marker of progress. Find out more about an approach to goal setting that increases your chances of accomplishing your goals.
6 tips for an active getaway you'll remember
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you don't have to leave your workout routine behind. Try these tips for making exercise a part of the adventure.
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.
Alzheimer's: Can a Mediterranean diet lower my risk?
Alzheimer's — Learn about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
An appointment to exercise? You bet!
If you're having trouble finding time to exercise, pull out your planner. Schedule exercise as you would schedule an important meeting or appointment. Block off the time in your calendar, and stick to it. Setting aside time for a full workout is great, but shorter bursts of exercise count too.
Are you ready for a workout?
Sure, you're busy. It's tough to fit in a daily workout. But being prepared to exercise can make all the difference. Put workout clothes, socks and all, on top of the dresser. Stock the fridge with water bottles. Keep athletic shoes and socks in your car, so you can sneak in some laps during your child's practices or rehearsals or while you're waiting to meet a friend for dinner.
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