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Exercise: Do’s and Don’ts Beyond Age 50

Tags: beyond age 50, elderly, exercise, geriatric health

As we get older, exercising can be even more important for good health. Whether you’re already active or just trying to pry yourself from the couch, our expert offers do’s and don’ts to help you get the most out of your exercise routine.

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Wondrous Watermelon and Sunscreen Smarts (Slideshow)

Tags: exercise, health hub tips, skin care, slideshow, sunscreen

What is the walk-run method of getting off the couch? How does watermelon boost your looks? When should you always recirculate air conditioning in your car? Health Hub Tips has the surprising answers to these questions and more.

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9 Tips for Safe Outdoor Workouts

Tags: exercise, running, safety

Want to amp up your workouts? Ditch your treadmill and try a walk or jog in a tree-filled park or neighborhood. Find nine tips to moving your workout outside, including safety tips.

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Preventing a Fall If You Have Arthritis

Tags: arthritis, CDC, exercise, inmotion, joint pain

One in three adults over the age of 65 experiences a dangerous fall each year. Commonly, falls are caused by arthritis pain in the hips, knees or ankles. Here’s how to reduce your risk.

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When and How to Start a Running Program

Tags: exercise, inmotion, marathon, running, strength training

Running can be a fun and satisfying way to stay active. A sports medicine physician talks about starting out a running program — and working your way up to the long run.

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Taking Care of Mom’s Heart With Dr. Cho

Tags: diet, exercise, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart health, nutrition, prevention, risk factors

It’s time for you to show Mom your love by considering her health for a change. Leslie Cho, MD, explains that Mom needs to monitor and manage her numbers, her diet and her activity level.

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Best 3 Golf Conditioning Exercises

Tags: Competitive Edge, exercise, golf, strength training

Learn simple exercises to keep you in shape for golf season.

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Athletes and Enlarged Hearts

Tags: exercise, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, news, prevention

A diagnosis of an enlarged heart in athletes may be a serious medical issue – or just a byproduct of an active lifestyle. The challenge for physicians is differentiating between the two.

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Dance Your Way to Fitness (Video)

Tags: dancing, exercise

Dancing can provide terrific aerobic exercise, add to your strength and flexibility and improve your balance and posture. Most of all, it’s fun. What’s not to like?

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So You Want to Be A Runner

Tags: Competitive Edge, exercise, muscle weakness, running, strains and sprains

Before getting started, learning about proper shoe wear, having a good training plan and doing cross-training should help to keep you off the injured list.