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Examine Your Fitness Beliefs

re you trying to tighten your tummy by doing crunches? Uh-oh—you've fallen for one of the most common exercise misconceptions!

Don't worry, you have lots of company: women everywhere have mistaken ideas about physical activity. Find out why crunches can't help a chubby belly and learn the truth about other workout "wisdom" in this month's main article, "Fitness Follies: 7 Beliefs That Can Undermine Your Exercise Efforts."

If you're having trouble reading this message, it may be because your lifestyle includes hours spent peering at electronic screens. You'll find out how to combat "computer vision syndrome" in this issue's Health Minute. In the Ask the Joslin Dietitian column, our expert responds to questions about two of the chief nutrition concerns of midlife—weakened bones and weight gain. Click over and learn what to eat to help ease these problems.

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Fitness Follies: 7 Beliefs That Can Undermine Your Exercise Efforts

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Q. As I'm getting older, I am becoming more concerned with bone health. Are there certain foods I can eat to fend off weakened bones?

A. Nutrition is an important part of building and maintaining bone health. More...

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