While the total number of U.S. deaths from heart disease has declined in recent years, it has stayed the same for younger women. This prompted…
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Maybe it’s time to retire the office cubicle. A new study suggests that open workspaces without partitions between desks encourage employees to be more active…
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Sports-medicine research has called into question the value of warm-ups and cool-downs, and cast doubt on whether they really prevent muscle soreness. However, there are…
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Some simple steps can reduce danger when you venture into the great outdoors, an expert says. “Knowing your limits, not trying to do too much,…
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Women whose mothers lived a long and healthy life have a good chance of doing the same, a new study suggests. A long-term study of…
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Staying hydrated is a mantra not only when exercising, but throughout the day for optimal health. Yet it’s possible to get too much of a…
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Researchers have found that having friends who gain weight — especially friends of the same gender — raises your chance of becoming overweight by more…
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Planning ahead is the key to staying healthy and safe when you go hiking or camping, experts say. “‘Be prepared’ is the Boy Scout motto,…
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Losing weight about 6 months after giving birth lowers a woman’s risk of being overweight in the future. The best strategy to get back to…
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Exercise is good for your mental health, as long as you don’t overdo it, researchers say. An analysis of data from 1.2 million people in…
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Feelings of stress and anxiety can make it difficult to cope with everyday life. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America offers these suggestions: Accept…
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Hopefully, you enjoy exercising and don’t watch the clock, impatient for it to be over. But it’s important to know how much exercise you’re getting…
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