Results for "Fitness"

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How to Tape Your Knee for Pain Relief and Stability
Maybe you have knee pain when you’re walking or working out, your knee doesn’t feel stable when you’re climbing stairs or you’re dealing with everyday...
November 07
Better Me
Pre-Workout Meals and Snacks to Fuel Your Body Right
You know that feeling when you start a workout and your energy crashes halfway through? Or when your stomach growls louder than your running playlist?...
November 05
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Eccentric Exercise: A Powerful Way to Build Muscle After 50
As you get older, your muscles start wasting away. On average, you can expect to lose about 1% of your muscle mass each year after age 50. Over time, that...
October 27
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How to Do a Plank Correctly and Why It’s Worth It
In a perfect world, planks would be easy for everyone. They look simple, don’t require equipment and are considered the best core exercise.  But here’s...
October 10
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The Benefits of Exercise Programs Designed for Older Adults
Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health at any age. But as you grow older, fitness takes on new meaning. Exercise isn’t just...
October 07
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Types of Physical Therapy: What Regular, Vestibular and Neuro PT Can Do for You
When you hear the term 'physical therapy,’ you might think of someone recovering from a sports injury or surgery. In fact, physical therapy (PT) can help...
October 01
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Still Wearing Those Old Shoes? Here’s What They’re Doing to Your Feet
You do a lot in a day. You walk the dog, run errands, chase after kids and care for your family. But when your shoes aren’t pulling their weight, your...
September 30
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Heart Health for People with Disabilities: Adapting Exercise
Heart health is important for everyone, but people with disabilities may have extra challenges when trying to exercise. For example, it might be hard to...
September 26
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Should You Track Your Blood Sugar If You Don’t Have Diabetes?
You might expect blood sugar (glucose) tracking to be just for people with diabetes, but that’s changing. Today, more people without diabetes are using...
September 08
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Why Am I Getting Leg Cramps at Night (Nocturnal Leg Cramps)?
You’re finally asleep when a sudden jolt of pain shoots through your leg. Your calf tightens into a knot. No matter how you stretch, the cramp won’t let...
August 06