Tag: Exercise

Strong Woman

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.

Runners with Healthy Feet

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.

Exercising with Heart DIsease

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.

Strengthen Your Immune System with 7 Simple Strategies

From diet and exercise to washing your hands, learn what the experts say about keeping your immune system in shape to protect you from becoming ill.

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Women and Heart Health: How to Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk

Women have different heart-health needs than do men, from unique heart disease risk factors to recognizing distinctive symptoms of a heart attack in women. Learn the information and lifestyle changes you can make to protect your heart.