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4 Fun Fitness Trends for 2024

New workout trends that can help shake up your routine this year

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Bye-Bye Excuses: How to Move Forward with Your Health and Fitness Goals

Don’t let excuses stand in your way of getting fit and healthy

7 Simple Ways to Lose Weight After 50

7 Ridiculously Simple and Realistic Ways to Lose Weight After 50

When it comes to shedding pounds, age factors into the equation. Find out how to counter the ways age works against you.

It’s (Exercise) Snack Time!

It's (Exercise) Snack Time!

Quick bursts of physical activity throughout the day can be just as good for your health as longer workouts

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I Got in the Best Shape of My Life After 50

After a frightening wakeup call, I turned my life around and created the best version of myself

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Heart to Heart: How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Heart Health Throughout Your Life

Complications during pregnancy are far from temporary when it comes to your health, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk

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50-Year-Old Muscles Just Can’t Grow Big Like They Used to – the Biology of How Muscles Change With Age

Older people still get valuable health benefits from exercise, including improved strength, physical function and reduced disability

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How to Make Sustainable Lifestyle Changes in the New Year

From attainable workout goals to healthy eating habits to practicing self-care

Self-Care Sunday Series

Self-Care Sunday Series

Why the experts are throwing out New Year’s resolutions, what they’re advising instead and tips to make your workout routine sustainable

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8 Ways to Manage Body Image Anxiety After Lockdown

Engaging with people who accept and appreciate your body as it is can help you feel more at peace with how you look

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Keep Your Brain Healthy at Every Age

It's not just about memory games and puzzles. Diet, exercise and social connections also play a big part in brain health.

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Self-Care Is Important at Every Age

Practicing self-care can boost your physical and mental health

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Too Much Sitting Is Bad For You — But Some Types Are Better Than Others

Chronic excessive levels of sedentary time have been linked to greater risk of diabetes, heart disease, mortality and even some cancers

Staying Active Throughout Adulthood Is Linked to Lower Healthcare Costs in Later Life – New Research

Staying Active Throughout Adulthood Is Linked to Lower Healthcare Costs in Later Life – New Research

Not only does exercise keep us healthy, it can lower healthcare costs by 10% to 22%

15 (More) Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

15 (More) Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In the second part of our two-part interview, Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses why you should eat with your nondominant hand, why you should avoid sugar, the importance of connecting with other people, and more

15 Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

15 Minutes With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

In the first part of our two-part interview, Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses what it was like to operate on a brain for the first time, his personal connection to brain health and ways to keep your brain healthy

The Exercise Pill: How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy and Protects It Against Depression and Anxiety

The Exercise Pill: How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy and Protects It Against Depression and Anxiety

Regular exercise, especially cardio, changes the brain. The trick is to pick an activity that you love.

When Working Out Makes You Sick to Your Stomach: What to Know About Exercise-Induced Nausea

When Working Out Makes You Sick to Your Stomach: What to Know About Exercise-Induced Nausea

Exercise-induced nausea is quite common, so why does this happen and how can you prevent it?

Group Exercise May Be Even Better For You Than Solo Workouts – Here’s Why

Group Exercise May Be Even Better For You Than Solo Workouts – Here’s Why

If you've been considering joining an online group class – or been encouraged to by others – here are some research-based reasons why that might be a great idea

8 New Year’s Resolutions To Improve Your Health

8 New Year’s Resolutions To Improve Your Health

As you say good riddance to 2020, say hello to a healthier 2021

Global Disabilities Map Visualizes the Strength and Power of Millions of Athletes Around the World

Global Disabilities Map Visualizes the Strength and Power of Millions of Athletes Around the World

This interactive map advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in the U.S. and around the world