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7.5.22
| Food and Fitness, Exercise

Taking Fitness to the Beach - Walking on Sand

It’s widely known that walking is one of the best and easiest ways to add exercise to your life, but did you know that walking on sand can be easier on your body while giving you a better workout?
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Water is reflecting off the water on a sandy beach, where someone is walking.

8.25.25
| Food and Fitness, Exercise

Do Fitness Trackers Really Work?

Wondering if fitness trackers really help? Learn how they can support your goals, what to consider, and how to choose the right device for your lifestyle.
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A woman looks at the fitness tracker on her wrist while walking outside.

8.25.25
| Food and Fitness, Exercise, Prevention and Wellness

Walk Toward a Healthier You

Keep your body moving with simple daily walks! Discover how a 30-minute walk can boost your mood, shrink your waistline and improve digestion. Ready to start?
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A group of mature women with hiking sticks are walking on a path.

1.1.25
| Prevention and Wellness

Don't Make a New Year's Fitness Resolution

If you're getting ready to make New Year's fitness resolutions - don't. Instead, design a yearlong fitness plan to make sure that you have effective lifestyle changes in place. 

Use our 12-month plan to improve your health each month.

  • January. Set your goals. Take a look at your life. What's...
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young adults after work out class at the gym

5.6.25
| Food and Fitness, Exercise, Prevention and Wellness

Hiking Safety 101

Love a good stroll outdoors? Take it up a notch with hiking! Get great exercise and enjoy nature. Check out our tips to hike safely and injury-free.
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A large green valley is shown from atop a mountain on the Jewell Trail in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains.

9.8.25
| Food and Fitness, Exercise, Prevention and Wellness

Can You Work Out Too Much?

Learn how to distinguish between good and bad workout pain, and discover tips to prevent injuries. Keep your fitness journey safe and effective!
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kinesiology tape on women's leg

5.6.25
| Mind Matters, Prevention and Wellness

5 Ways Your Dog Makes You Healthier

We all know dogs offer love and companionship. Why else would they be called "man's best friend." But did you know they also provide their owner with powerful mental and physical health benefits.

You're More Active

Okay, maybe your bulldog wants to lie on the couch all day snoring, but...

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chocolate lab dog running down the beach

7.5.16
| Food and Fitness, Prevention and Wellness

5 Easy Ways to Exercise as You Age

Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health.
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