Health & Fitness News & Features
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Sleep Habits: More Important Than You Think
Are you getting too little sleep? That could spoil your workout the next day. Find out how much sleep you need and how to get more.
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What to Eat as You Age: A Healthy Diet for Every Decade
A guide to eating healthy during every stage of your life.
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How to Stay Hydrated: Simple Dos and Don’ts
You know the rules: You need to drink plenty of water to make up for what you’re sweating out when you exercise. These simple tips can help you stay hydrated as you get fit.
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Avoid Distractions When You’re Working Out at Home
Turn distractions into action with these tips for working out at home.
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Safety Tips for Working Out During Cold and Flu Season
Tips to keep you healthy and fit during cold and flu season.
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Is It Time to Ratchet Up Your Workouts?
Is your routine too easy? Have you hit a fitness plateau? Do you need a boost? It may be time to step up your workouts to a higher intensity. Learn to spot the signs your workout is too easy, how to use your heart rate to turn up the intensity, and ways to increase intensity.
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Get on Track With a New Running Plan
What’s the best way to start a running program? Should I walk before running? Is it best to walk and run? How do I get back into running after an injury or a break? Learn more about first steps, safety tips, what to wear, and how to run safely during coronavirus.
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Get Motivated to Get Fit
Thinking about starting a fitness program in the New Year? These tips will get you up and moving.
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Tips to Help You Start a Fitness Plan When You Have a Lot of Weight to Lose
Starting a fitness plan when you have a lot of weight to lose can seem overwhelming. These tips can help you get started -- and succeed.
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Basic Stretches
Stretching can help when you wake up sore or if you’ve been sitting at your desk too long. Here are some easy stretches to do all day.
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What to Eat Pre- and Post-Workout
Which foods will fuel your workouts, and what do you eat after exercise to replenish your body? Your body’s cells and muscles often need energy in the form of glucose founds in carbs, but protein and antioxidants play important roles too. Find out why foods rich in fiber may cause embarrassing results at the gym.
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How to Set and Meet Your New Year’s Fitness Goals
Whether you decide to get a membership to your local gym or start exercising at home, it’s always a good time to set fitness goals for yourself (yes, even during a pandemic).
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Good Health: There’s More to It Than Exercise
Working out benefits your body, but it’s just part of the equation. Learn the other habits that add up to better health.
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How to Work Out Safely With an Injury
Do you have a bad back? A knee injury? A shoulder problem? You may be able to exercise safely with the right choices. Learn how to exercise with a bad back, neck stiffness, a shoulder injury, tendinitis, and a muscle strain or pull, plus tips for staying safe.
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How to Start a Workout Program at Home
Ready to start a workout program at home in the New Year? Follow these steps to get started.
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6 At-Home Fitness Fixes
Even if you are home all day, you still can get a full workout. Try these at-home fitness fixes.
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How to Find the Best Personal Trainer for You
You hired a personal trainer. But will you get the results you want? Here’s what a good trainer should do.
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Golf May Be a Recipe for Longevity
Researchers followed nearly 5,900 adults, 65 and older, for 10 years and found that those who were regular golf players (at least once a month) were more than 8% less likely to die from any cause than non-golfers, CNN reported.
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Smart Fitness
From apps that automatically adjust your workout when you're sore to pants that help you nail your yoga pose, artificial intelligence is quickly morphing into your new personal trainer.
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How Many Steps a Day Do You Really Need?
A new study found that just 4,400 steps reduced the risk of premature mortality in women by 41%.
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Music Does Give Your Workout a Boost
A broad new review of nearly 140 studies -- the first of its kind -- suggests there's real science to back that up, with clear evidence that music not only makes exercise seem easier and more enjoyable but actually results in a more productive, efficient workout.
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How to Start a Couch-to-5K Program
With an abundance of couch-to-5K programs at your fingertips, from smartphone apps to beginner groups, it's easier than ever to start running.
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Running - Even a Little -- Helps You Live Longer
Even a little running on a regular basis can extend your life, Australian researchers say.
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Simple Home Workouts
For days when you don't feel like going to the gym or gearing up for an outdoor workout like running or biking, make it simple with these at-home cardio workouts.
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Extreme Exercise Might Dull the Brain, Study Says
The findings show that despite the benefits of endurance sports, an excessive training load can have ill effects on your brain, French researchers said.
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