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In simpler times, maintaining good health was a matter of joining a gym or lacing up running shoes for a loop in the park. At most, you'd buy a watch with a digital display so you could time your laps.
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(ARA) - What do you get the fitness fans on your holiday shopping list? Candy and fruitcake probably aren't good gifts, since they're likely watching their diets. Clothing is difficult, since getting the style and size right can be tricky.
With child obesity rates and adult chronic disease on the rise in the United States, Americans are facing a future in which today's children could be far less fit and healthy than their parents.
Tools for tracking activity levels are as close as the belt around your waist.
In this dizzying world it can be tough to find time to take care of yourself. But we're going to empower you with quick ways to become healthier and younger looking, without breaking the bank.
"SEASON'S EATINGS," HMSA-sponsored discussion of healthy eating strategies to maintain weight and health during the holidays; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Kalihi YMCA; free; registration, 432-9220, or YMCA Welcome Desk.
The Lonoke Community Center received the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Fitness award for health and fitness center leadership for the first time since the center opened in 2002.
Lace up first thing and you'll increase your odds of exercising today threefold.
In line with its wellness policy adopted in 2006, the Baldwinsville Central School District continues to emphasize creating and maintaining a learning environment that models and
Although we all understand the importance of exercise, it’s still not something that is enjoyable or easy to do. In fact, many people don’t do it at all. But, others just find it hard to get into a fitness routine, and may need a little extra something to get motivated.
So you think you know the drill on getting a good body. But we're not after good; we're after great. News flash: You don't have to overhaul your life to work off mega calories, tone your booty and juice your batteries. Here's how to squeeze the most out of your everyday routine to score the silhouette you've been sweating for.
Amanda Light (left), 30, changed her diet and exercise regimen so she could donate a kidney to her mother Cheryl Light, 54, about a year ago. (Stephanie S. Cordle/P-D)
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.----Healthways, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina today announced an agreement to provide the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program for older adults, to 47,000 Blue Medicare HMOSM and Blue Medicare PPOSM members beginning in January 2010.
Studies have shown that exercise can help ward off heart disease and cancer, and now new research shows that the reason why may be found within cells themselves.
