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1.1.25
| Prevention and Wellness

Don't Make a New Year's Fitness Resolution

If you're getting ready to make New Year's fitness resolutions - don't. Instead, design a yearlong fitness plan to make sure that you have effective lifestyle changes in place. 

Use our 12-month plan to improve your health each month.

  • January. Set your goals. Take a look at your life. What's...
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9.6.17
| Care and Conditions, Prevention and Wellness

This First Step to Weight Loss Is Sleep?

When it comes to losing weight, we've heard it all comes down to proper diet and exercise. But even if you're watching your weight and exercising on a regular basis, you could still have a hard time losing weight. If you're looking to get into shape then you may be...

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8.9.17
| Prevention and Wellness

Being Prepared in Case of a Fall

As you or your loved one get older, falls may be something that you have to plan for. Falls happen for many reasons - stiff joints, vision changes, illness or a medication that affects balance. So what can you do to help put your mind at ease and help ensure...

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9.23.25
| Food and Fitness, Exercise, Prevention and Wellness

Burn Calories without Exercise

Discover how modern conveniences are impacting your health and learn simple ways to stay active. Read on to find out how you can incorporate exercise into your daily routine!
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5.6.25
| Food and Fitness, Exercise, Prevention and Wellness

Hiking Safety 101

Love a good stroll outdoors? Take it up a notch with hiking! Get great exercise and enjoy nature. Check out our tips to hike safely and injury-free.
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4.19.25
| Food and Fitness, Exercise

Working Out: Are Energy Gels Better than Sports Drinks?

Water and sports drinks have been the go-to drinks for workouts. With innovations of glycogen products, athletes do have more options, including energy gels.
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9.9.25
| Orthopedics, Sports, Prevention and Wellness

Who Is at Risk for ACL Injuries?

Athletes dread ACL injuries, which can sideline them for an entire season. Learn about the risks, prevention tips, and exercises to keep your knees strong and stable
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9.8.25
| Food and Fitness, Exercise, Prevention and Wellness

Can You Work Out Too Much?

Learn how to distinguish between good and bad workout pain, and discover tips to prevent injuries. Keep your fitness journey safe and effective!
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10.1.24
| Food and Fitness, Parenting

Not Eating Through the Holidays

The season of eating your way through Halloween to Valentine's Day or even Easter is coming upon us with maddening speed. So many celebrations with delicious treats everywhere you look! It's easy to lose track of your family's health goals. How can you stay in control? 

Healthy habits can be...

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5.6.25
| Mind Matters, Prevention and Wellness

5 Ways Your Dog Makes You Healthier

We all know dogs offer love and companionship. Why else would they be called "man's best friend." But did you know they also provide their owner with powerful mental and physical health benefits.

You're More Active

Okay, maybe your bulldog wants to lie on the couch all day snoring, but...

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