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May 10, 2021 / Sports Health & Fitness

How to Get Back to Running In-Person Races Following a Year of COVID-19 Cancellations

After a year of race cancellations due to COVID-19, the running calendar is beginning to fill with opportunities ranging from 5Ks to marathons. An exercise physiologist at Cleveland Clinic has some advice to help get you back into racing form.

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May 5, 2021 / Diet, Food & Fitness

Can You Exercise Before or After You’re Vaccinated for COVID-19?

Wondering if working out after you’re vaccinated for COVID-19 will affect your immune response? Get the answer from a pulmonologist.

April 9, 2021 / Sports Health & Fitness

Get Happy: Why Exercise Can Lift Your Mood

Discover why stress increases your risk of depression and how exercise can be a good antidote.

April 7, 2021 / Orthopaedics

Exercise-Related Dos And Don’ts Before Elective Joint Surgery

If you’re having elective orthopaedic surgery, you may wonder about exercise programs you can do beforehand to help with recovery. An expert offers a few general tips that can help before a procedure.

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March 23, 2021 / Sports Health & Fitness

How to Avoid Athlete’s Foot and Staph Infections in the Locker Room

Find out what germs might lurk in the locker room – and how you can keep your feet clean and healthy.

February 15, 2021 / Heart Health

How to Get the Best Cardiovascular Workout on a Treadmill

Treadmills are easy to operate, their settings can be changed to add variety to your walks or runs, and they are safer than navigating snowy streets and dodging cars and potholes. Learn how to begin your cardiovascular exercise program from this expert.

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February 15, 2021 / Sports Health & Fitness

Returning to Sports or Exercise After Recovering From COVID-19

Wondering when it’s safe to return to sports or exercise after recovering from COVID-19? An expert discusses what to keep in mind and how to safely make a comeback.