Fitness basics
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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.
Aortic dissection
This life-threatening condition occurs when blood leaks through a tear in the body's main artery (aorta). Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
Aquatic exercises
Thinking about signing up for an aquatic exercise class? Or trying water exercises on your own? Check out these pool moves.
Arcus senilis: A sign of high cholesterol?
With this condition, older adults develop a gray arc around the cornea of the eyes.
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.
Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for hardening of the arteries.
Arthritis
Learn about how different types of arthritis affect joints in different ways, along with how to get relief from arthritis pain.
Asthma inhalers: Which one's right for you?
With so many options, choosing an asthma inhaler can be confusing. Use this helpful guide to find the one that works best for you.
Asthma medications: Know your options
Learn more about the different categories of medications to help you control asthma symptoms.
Asthma treatment: 3 steps to better asthma control
Follow this three-step approach to keep symptoms under control and prevent attacks.
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