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The Best Exercise for Your Aging Brain

Taking a brisk walk or doing a crossword puzzle: Which one is better for brain health? You may be surprised to learn the answer.

4 Gentle Stretches to Kick-Start Your Day

These therapeutic movements will help minimize stiffness, reduce back and joint pain, and retain flexibility.

Back Stiffness: 7 Ways to Loosen Up

Do you often wake up with an aching back? Use these techniques to limber up.

Can You Have an Orgasm During Exercise?

A new study says yes. In fact, weight lifting, biking, and abdominal exercises were the common causes. Find out more.

Diet and Exercise: The Key to Type 2 Remission?

Could improving your diet and exercise habits return your blood sugar to a normal range? Here's what the latest research says.

Video Games Help Aging Folks Get Fit

Brisk walking may be great for cardio health, but interactive video games offer their own benefits too, including improved balance and flexibility.

6 Ways to Stay Fit This Winter

The short, chilly days of the season can easily derail your exercise efforts. Resolve to stay active by bringing your workout inside.

Today's Top Fitness Trends

Which exercise classes are still hot and which are definitely not? Check out our picks.

Top Health Apps to Try

There's an app for that! We checked out tons of free or low-cost smart phone apps and found the very best ones to support your health.

How Men Lose Weight

Men's biology works differently. Learn the expert's action items for successful slimming.

Myths and Facts About Calories

Can you trust calorie labeling? Are certain calories more fattening? Get the facts.

Beyond Hand Weights: More Tools to Help You Stay Toned

Try something new! From kettlebells to resistance bands, these body-toning tools will breathe new life into your workout.

Walk for Fitness: Before, During, and After

Make the most of each step with these important tips.

Firm Your Trouble Spots

Can you focus your workout right on your trouble areas? Yes and no.

Deal With Gym Intimidation

These 5 tips will take you from gym-phobic to gym-savvy.

8 Ways to Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Say "no" to those extra pounds that work their way onto your middle during the cold, dark days of winter.

Healthy Girlfriend Getaways

Leave everyday stress behind. We have restorative ideas for every budget.

How to Start Exercising When You’re Seriously Out of Shape

Everyone at every stage benefits from exercise, but it can be intimidating and overwhelming to take the first step. First things first.

Exercise for Less

With these tips you won’t need fancy equipment or a gym membership to get in shape.

Know Thy Fit Self

The key to making an exercise program stick is to find the reason why you want to get fit.

Healthy Holiday Gifts to Give and Get

Find fantastic gifts to match every budget that provide the extra lift of supporting good health.

Why Does His Lower Back Hurt?

Back pain affects nearly everyone at some point. And for men there are some particular causes and solutions.

Workout Sabotage: Don't Sell Yourself Short!

You could be undermining your workout without even realizing it.

Ow! Fix Your Muscle Spasm

Why do these bursts of pain occur? How can you prevent them and address them quickly when they come on?

Exercise in the Morning: 4 Motivating Reasons

These inspiring facts could mean the difference between the idea of working out in the AM and really doing it.

CrossFit: Is This the Workout for You?

Learn what this intense exercise regimen has to offer and why it's wildly popular.

You Might Know Someone Who Has Exercise Bulimia

For most people, getting enough exercise is a major challenge. For some, it's a dangerous obsession. Here are the danger signs.

Feeling an Exercise High? Here's Why

There's a lot that happens when you experience an adrenaline rush from working out. Zoom in on your amazing body chemistry.

Are You as Healthy as a Hunter-Gatherer?

Industrialized society has come a long way when it comes to nutrition. Or has it?

Jump for Joy: The Jump Rope Workout

This excellent cardiovascular workout also builds upper and lower body strength, and helps strengthen bones. And that’s only the beginning.

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