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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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BE FIT Regular exercise offers many health benefits. You may already know it helps you stay strong and healthy, and can help you lose weight. It can also help prevent heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other diseases. But exercise is doing good for another vital organ in your body: your brain. Studies are now showing
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BE FIT A recent study from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society says the most active people have a lower risk of getting 13 different types of cancers. The study said the most active people saw the most benefit, but even moderate exercise (150 minutes per week) was still very helpful. Examples
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BE FIT Don’t let gym memberships, personal training fees, or the cost of the latest exercise gadget weigh you down. Exercise is about moving, stretching, lifting, bending, breathing – things you can easily do at home. Or simply walk – around the block, at a mall, or on a local school’s track. Get started Start
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BE FIT Exercising outdoors is a great way to get some fresh air and improve your health. But on the hottest days of the summer, be sure you don’t overdo it. Heat stroke can happen to anyone, even trained athletes, and can be life-threatening. How it happens Being out in hot temperatures, especially while exercising
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BE FIT Losing weight isn’t easy – and that’s only one part of the battle. After you’ve lost excess pounds, it can be hard to keep them off. Many people experience weight regain, which means they gain back some or all of the weight they worked so hard to lose. But why does this happen?
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WELL-BEING Kids (and adults) are spending hours using electronics such as iPads, video games, computers, and smartphones. How much is too much for your eyes when it comes to digital device use? Eye strain or Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a serious condition that can cause back and neck pain, dry eye, and even headaches.
WELL-BEING The most common firework injuries involve the fingers and hands, but may also include the face, head, ears, arms and legs. Many people injure their eyes from fireworks. They may burn or scratch the eye, or could even go blind if a firework ruptures the eyeball or harms the retina. Firecrackers are the worst
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