Tag: Exercise

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Movement Disorders: 4 Tips for a Better Quality of Life

Living with a movement disorder can make everyday life challenging. Try these tips to stay on your feet and get more out of life.

Is It Safe to Exercise After Taking Insulin?

Many people with diabetes require timed insulin injections to manage their condition and stay healthy. Learn more about how exercise and insulin injections affect each other.

What Is a Healthy Lifestyle?

Congratulations! You want to live a healthy lifestyle. But what does that mean? It’s more than just eating right and getting exercise, although those are two key components. One step at a time, you can bring wellness into your life.

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5 Tips for Healthy Lungs

It is important to take care of your lungs. Breathe deep and dive in to learn five ways you can keep your lungs fit and healthy.

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Strength Training for Women in Your 20s, 30s and Beyond

Strength training, also called resistance training, is different from cardio exercise. Instead of getting your heart rate up by running, cycling or swimming, a resistance program involves lifting weights or bodyweight resistance training. Strength training for women is one of the best things you can do to promote health throughout your life—in your 20s, 30s and beyond.

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5 Ways for Runners to Have Healthy Feet

Runners: Here are 5 tips on how to reach the finish line with healthy feet.

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How Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery

Exercise helps the body prevent diseases, heal faster, and boost energy and mood. For people at risk for breast cancer, regular exercise and a healthy diet helps with prevention, post-surgery survival and reducing side effects during and after treatment.

Getting a Better Night's Sleep

Expert Tips on How to Sleep Better

How well do you sleep? Whether you’ve experienced sleep issues throughout life or just recently, solutions exist. Read on to learn how you can take steps to ensure a good night’s rest.

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Exercising for a Healthy Heart When You Have Heart Disease

If you have heart disease, it is very important to get moving! Exercise can be fun – just pick an activity that you enjoy. Learn how to get off the couch and feel better safely.

Men's Health

Men: Take Your Health Back!

It’s no secret over the last year or so, some of our healthy habits have been on the decline. As the weather warms up, it’s a perfect time to recommit to your wellness goals. UMMS can help you get back on track.