Strength training
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5 common mistakes when you squat
Are squats part of your strength routine? Make sure you're doing them right. Learn the most common squat mistakes and how to get back on track.
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.
Body-weight training: Is it effective for strength training?
Body-weight training — Try out this alternative form of strength training.
Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core muscles
Core exercises strengthen your abs and other core muscles for better balance and stability.
Exercises to improve your core strength
Use these core-strength exercises to tone your core muscles, including abdominal muscles, back and pelvis.
Facial fillers for wrinkles
Find out more about facial injections, also called soft tissue fillers, that can temporarily smooth wrinkles.
Free weights or machines: Which are better?
Free weights are versatile and inexpensive. They also simulate real-life lifting situations and promote whole-body stabilization. Likewise, machine weights can be effective weight training tools, as long as you use machines that adjust to your body dimensions and allow full range of motion of your joints. What is the bottom line? Choose a weight training system that you enjoy and that fits into your lifestyle. And whatever type of resistance you choose, remember that proper technique is more important than the specific type of equipment.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Learn about this type of cancer that usually happens in the stomach or small intestine. Treatments often include surgery and targeted therapy.
Hip replacement
Hip replacement may be an option if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven't helped.
Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Learn more about isometric exercises that contract a particular muscle or group of muscles.
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