Fitness basics
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Keloid scar
Learn about how to prevent, remove or flatten these problematic raised scars that form over scars from acne, tattoos, piercing and other injuries.
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to hit your target heart rate
Learn how to exercise at your target heart rate.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
Miss a workout? Don't give up!
If you're too busy to work out or simply don't feel up to exercise, take a day or two off. Be gentle with yourself if you need a break. After all, it's OK to be flexible. The important thing is to get back on track as soon as you can.
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD)
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this autoimmune disease that attacks nerve fibers in the body.
Natural movement: Going back to basics
Adding play and exploration into your fitness plan can help you move more efficiently and stay engaged.
Need a gym to get fit?
You don't need a gym membership to get in shape. You can fit physical activity into your daily life by doing things you enjoy outside of the gym. Play pickup basketball, go biking or walk around the park. Lift some hand weights while you watch your favorite TV show. Take the stairs at work or when shopping. Or take an exercise class through your community.
Need motivation to exercise? Try a diary
Have you started a workout program? Good for you! Record your efforts to track progress toward your goals. After each workout, record these items: 1. The date. 2. Your activity (swimming, lifting weights, volleyball). 3. How long you exercised. 4. How you felt afterward. Having a chronicle of your improvement can be a great source of motivation.
No pain, no gain? No way!
When it comes to exercise, the "No pain, no gain" mantra is bad advice. Exercise shouldn't hurt. At most, you may feel a little muscle soreness when you do a new workout or activity. If you feel pain, dizziness, nausea or shortness of breath during exercise, stop. You may be pushing yourself too hard.
Pap smear
Pap smear is often recommended for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what abnormal Pap test results might mean.
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