WELL-BEING Go4Life® is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH for people 50-plus. It is designed to help them fit exercise and physical activity into daily life. Go4Life® is based on research which shows that exercise can help prevent many of the chronic conditions and disability linked with […]
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BE FIT Stressful and busy times in our lives often get in the way of exercise. Whether you’ve been busy with your job, family, or other commitments, it is possible to get back into a fitness habit. If you haven’t exercised for months or even years, here are some safe ways to start fresh and
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BE FIT Regular exercise improves your physical and mental health in many ways. Despite its benefits, exercise can be hard to fit into a busy schedule. But no matter how busy your life is, there are ways to make physical activity a part of your routine. Try these small steps to work toward a more
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BE FIT Food is your body’s fuel. When it comes to exercise, healthy food can power you through a workout session, while less healthy food can leave you feeling flat. Finding the right pre-workout foods doesn’t have to be complicated. Listen to your body and keep track of your diet. This can help you discover
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BE FIT When the winter months hit, it can be difficult to get outside to exercise. Snow, ice, wind, and rain can put a damper on your regular walk around the neighborhoods. But regular exercise cuts your risk for heart disease, diabetes, depression, and even some cancers, according to the CDC. So don’t cut your
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BE FIT You know exercising is great for you, but it’s hard to find time to do it. If going to the gym sounds impossible, why not walk? Research says that walking for just 30 minutes each day will improve your health. For those who are really short on time, you can even break those
BE FIT Many women think that with achieving a fabulous figure like fashion models comes happiness, wealth, and the ideal mate. They will often exercise to a dangerous point in pursuit of “their dream body,” say Dr. Julia Samton, a neuropsychiatrist, and Certified Personal Trainer Franci Cohen who speak out about the dangers of pushing
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BE FIT Working out isn’t easy, and if you have a health condition, exercise may seem even more difficult. In many cases, exercise is not only safe for those with health conditions – it’s recommended. Being active may improve your overall health and help you manage your condition. And, it can help you feel better
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BE FIT The more you age, the more you need exercise to stay independent and healthy, said Dr. Keith Veselik, director of primary care at Loyola University Health System. “Around age 35 is when our muscle mass and resting metabolism starts to decrease. When this happens our bodies require more, not less exercise to manage
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BE FIT If you’re lifting weights or doing push-ups, you must want strong muscles, right? Actually, weight-training exercises, sometimes called resistance exercises, are great for your bones too. Men and women of any age can benefit from the bone-building effects of strength training. It’s especially important as we get older, when bones tend to get
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