Tag: Exercise

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Sports Psychology: Unlocking Mental Resilience for Peak Performance

Using sports psychology principles to build mental resilience helps athletes develop confidence, reduce anxiety and reach their full performance potential.

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Osteoporosis: Exercises to Improve Bone Health

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens the bones in your body. With an increased risk of sustaining an injury accompanying the disease, it can be challenging to know what exercises for osteoporosis are safe. People living with osteoporosis can, and should, exercise. They may just need to adjust their exercise routine a bit to accommodate their diagnosis for safety and good health.

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Recognizing Dehydration Symptoms in Athletes

Athletes of every age, ability and activity are at risk of experiencing dehydration symptoms. Maintaining proper hydration before, during and after exercise is key to performing your best and getting the greatest benefit out of your workouts.

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Exercise Snacks & Other Ways to Counteract Too Much Sitting

If you spend hours each day sitting at a desk in front of a computer, you aren’t alone. Could “exercise snacks” be enough to counteract all that sitting?

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How to Lower Your BMI & Why It Matters When You Have Heart Failure

If you have a heart health issue like heart failure, you can take steps to keep your heart healthy and strong. Knowing how to lower BMI is an important step in that direction.

Hip Bursitis Stretches

Hip Bursitis Stretches that Help and Exercises to Avoid

Bursae are little fluid-filled structures that help cushion your bones, tendons and soft tissue. They may be small, but when they become inflamed—a condition called bursitis—they can really hurt. Stretching can help provide pain relief

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Why Exercise Impacts So Much More Than Your Waistline

While some people associate exercise with weight loss, there are so many additional health benefits.

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4 Steps to Improve Your COPD

Don’t let your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) send you to the hospital. Learn how to manage your COPD symptoms with the help of your provider.

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Get Ready for A New You: Preparing for Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is an option for many people who are struggling to lose a significant amount of weight for better health. But this surgery isn’t an overnight solution. Find out how to prepare for this life-changing procedure and what you need to do to achieve long-term success.

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9 Tips for Arthritis Pain Relief and Prevention while Gardening

Arthritis can be a disruptive disease. It can affect our bodies in ways that make keeping up with hobbies and lifestyles challenging. Luckily, if you love gardening, you can keep up with your seasonal favorites thanks to some helpful arthritis pain relief gardening tips that are designed to benefit people living with the disease.