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Tummy Troubles? Try Exercise for Stomach Pain
If you have digestive problems, find out why a workout may be just what the doctor orders.
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Sculpt Yoga Muscle (Minus the Bulk!) With Weights
Want lean muscle, but would rather salute the sun than repeat squats? Consider yoga with weights.
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Do You Sit Too Much?
A surprising new study suggests you may live a shorter life if you sit too much. Are you at risk?
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4 Ways to Avoid Achy Joints
Learn how to minimize wear and tear on your joints to keep up your favorite activities for years to come.
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The Best Time to Do Everything
Maximize your mental sharpness, sports performance and even romance just by understanding your internal body clock.
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The 4 Best Stretches to Keep You Young
Flexibility decreases with age, increasing your risk of injury. Here, the most important stretches to keep you limber.
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Walking Clubs: The Ultimate Adult Sports Teams
Spring is the ideal time to hit the pavement! Learn more about this growing team sport.
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Sarcopenia: The New Osteoporosis
Learn how the right strength training is the answer to staying young, healthy and strong.
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Do Exercise Machines Lie?
How many calories did you burn during your workout today? When it comes to calorie-burning counts, experts are discovering exercise machines don't always tell the truth.
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Silent Stroke: Are You at Risk?
Silent stroke can damage your brain -- and you’d never know it. Prevent it from happening to you.
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Are You Getting Enough Exercise?
Less than half of all Americans get enough physical activity. Are you one of them? Learn more!
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7 Ways to Prevent Heart Disease
New research reveals seven simple steps that can help you prevent heart disease and stroke. Learn more!
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Aerobics Without Heartburn
If aerobics give you heartburn, don’t give up! We’ll tell you the best way to do aerobics without heartburn. Read on!
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No More Knee Problems
The first sign you’re getting older? Often, it’s knee problems. Here, how to keep your knees young for life.
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Stress Less to Ease Heartburn
It’s not your imagination. When you’re under stress, heartburn is more likely to flare. Here, three simple ways to keep stress -- and heartburn -- at bay.
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Flat Abs for Heartburn Sufferers
Crunches give you heartburn? Don’t worry! Flat abs can be yours, even if you suffer from heartburn. Here’s how!
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No More Exercise Excuses
Having trouble sticking to an exercise program? Here, 5 common exercise excuses and how to overcome them.
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Keeping Fit Over the Holidays
If your holiday schedule leaves little time for exercise, read on for tips and tricks to sneak fitness in -- without a trip to the gym.
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Best Ways to Beat Exercise-related Heartburn
If heartburn is putting a damper on your exercise program, don’t give up. Here, six strategies for keeping heartburn at bay so you can stay active and keep fit.
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Best Stress Busters
What’s the best way to cope with stress? We asked five leading experts for their best stress-busting secrets.
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Green Fitness
Bring eco-awareness to your workouts, and you'll not only help the environment, you’ll boost your health too!
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Maximum Fitness
Turbocharge your fitness regimen with CrossFit. Once the workout of pro athletes and commandos, CrossFit is now available for all ages and fitness levels.
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Krazy for Kettlebells
Looking for a new way to build lean, mean muscle? Find out why kettlebells are hot news in strength training.
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Exercise for Busy Parents
Too busy to exercise? Think again. Here are five ways parents can maximize fitness in minimal time.
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Nature’s Gym
Tired of the same old gym? Why not try a “health club” that’s been around forever, the great outdoors?
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Take the “Work” Out of Workout
Ditch the gym scene and rediscover the joys of your youth with these sweat-and-smile sports that make exercise fun again (no gym required).
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Stress Less: Ten Strategies That Work
Feeling stressed about the economy? You’re not alone. Here, LRLW’s economic stress relief package to help you recover. Read on!
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Walk Away the Pregnancy Pounds
Whether you just gave birth or have been battling pregnancy pounds for a couple of years, stroller walking offers a fun way for new moms to get back in shape.
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Boost Your Brainpower
Barbells for your brain? Not exactly. But new research shows you can improve your memory and boost your brainpower. Find out how!
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Is Boot Camp for You?
Want to get fit fast? Consider boot camp, a high-intensity fitness class designed to achieve maximum results in minimum time. We’ll help you find the best boot camp for you.
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Diabetes: Could You Have It and Not Know It?
Hundreds of thousands of Americans die of diabetes complications every year, and it is the leading cause of adult blindness and loss of limbs. Here’s what you didn’t know.
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How to Lose a Gut -- and Keep It Off!
Can a pill burn belly fat? Can a gadget trim your tummy? You’ve seen the commercials. We’ll tell you the truth. Read on!
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"The Best Health Advice I Ever Got"
What kind of health advice would impress even an expert? We asked four top docs to tell us the best health advice they ever received. Now we’re going to share those words of wisdom with you!
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Picking a Gym
Starting the new year by re-starting your workout? Before you waste time and money by joining just any health club, read on for questions that will help you pick the right one.
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Feeling Fatigued? Try Exercise!
New research confirms that instead of making you more tired, exercise can actually reduce fatigue by up to 65 percent. Read on to find out the best energy-boosting, fatigue-fighting workouts for you!
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Gyrotonic: Fitness That's Fun!
If you like yoga, dance, swimming or Pilates, you'll love Gyrotonic. Utilizing circular, spiraling, undulating movements, Gyrotonic feels so good it's hard to call it a workout!
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Work Out Like the Pros
What do fitness experts do for exercise? We asked five exercise gurus to reveal their favorite way to work out. Find out how you can get fit like the pros!
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Tai Chi: Ancient Chinese Secret to Health and Well-being
With millions of people practicing every day, tai chi is one of the most popular exercises in the world. Find out why!
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Are You Fit or Fat?
Are body fat tests and formulas truly accurate? We'll tell you the best ways to figure out if you're fit or fat.
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Aerobics in Disguise
Hate to exercise? We'll tell you how to rev up your heart rate and work up a sweat without feeling like you're "working out."
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Can Video Games Count as Exercise?
Are the new "active" video games just as good as real exercise, and can they help keep the whole family fit?
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Workout With Your Other Half
Should your spouse be your exercise buddy? Find out why working out with your partner can strengthen both your health and your marriage.
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Keeping New Year’s Resolutions All Year Long
You resolved to get fit while sipping bubbly on New Year's Eve. But now you've lost steam. Here's how to get back on track and keep those resolutions all year long.
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Walk the Nordic Way
If you haven't heard of Nordic walking yet, you will. Find out how adding two poles to your stroll can help you burn more calories and up your aerobic intensity.
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Are You Exercising Hard Enough?
Learn the best ways to rate your exercise intensity, whether you use a heart rate monitor or not.
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Do Weight Loss Apps and Websites Really Work?
From calorie counters to exercise logs, our expert discusses the best online tools to help you shed pounds.
ExpertQA
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Can yoga really help me maintain a healthy weight?
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How can I tell if I’m doing strength-training exercises correctly?
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Can I exercise to keep my brain young?
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Is dried fruit as healthy as fresh fruit?
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Should I take aspirin to prevent a heart attack?
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How can I get the benefits of a personal trainer without breaking my budget?
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How many crunches are enough?
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How can I figure out which type of yoga is right for me?
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If a workout leaves me with sore muscles the next day, should I rest?
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Does running on a treadmill provide the same workout as running outdoors?
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Should I take protein supplements if I want to build muscle mass?
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Can I exercise if I have a cold or the flu?
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Is Pilates on a mat as effective as Pilates on a machine?
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How exactly does my pedometer work, and is it really accurate?
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When can I resume working out after an ankle sprain?
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How serious are heart disease risk factors?
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How important is it to warm up before working out?
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Do I still have to worry about extra pounds if I don't have a pot belly?
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Is jumping rope good exercise?
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Is male menopause real?
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Does frozen yogurt have the same health benefits as regular yogurt?
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Can cutting sugary beverages really help me lose weight?
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Is hoop dancing good exercise?
Recipe of the Week
Curried Barley Pilaf
Make a healthy side dish exotic by swapping plain rice for barley and spicing it with curry.
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