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Exercise and fitness

Stay up to date on the latest trends in exercise and fitness.

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Taking 8,000 steps once or twice a week may prolong your life, study suggests
It may also lead to a decrease in heart-related mortality risk.

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6 ways to take your daily walk up a notch
The benefits of daily walking include weight loss, immunity boosts, easing joint pain and more. Here...

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These 80-year-old athletes finished a 100-mile race
Ultramarathons have become popular for "later-in-life runners."

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Best way to start working out
Why you should find the time to exercise and how to do so.

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Yoga may reduce frailty and increase endurance in older adults study says
7% to 12% of U.S. adults are affected by frailty.

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Ask the Expert: Exercise Injuries
Overtraining and improper form may lead to sprains, strains and more.

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5-minute yoga for anyone
Registered yoga teacher Dana Taft shows you some simple yoga moves anyone can do.

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Bike to Work—But Wear Your Helmet
Following these rules will make for a safer commute and could even save your life.

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7 Ways Walking Boosts Your Health
Moving more and sitting less can help reduce your risk for chronic disease, keep your mind sharp,...

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Americans Urged to Move More, Sit Less
Striving to meet federal fitness recommendations could improve your overall health and quality of li...