Exercise & Fitness

What Is the RICE Method?
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What Is the RICE Method?

Derek Burnett | October 7, 2024

No, not the starchy grain that’s delicious with soy sauce. We’re talking here about a method for treating minor injuries,…

How Much Exercise Do I Need Daily?
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How Much Exercise Do I Need Daily?

Derek Burnett | October 6, 2024

As you begin to plan a workout routine, it’s reasonable to ask yourself just how much exercise you should fit…

How Much Exercise Do I Need Each Week?
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How Much Exercise Do I Need Each Week?

Derek Burnett | October 5, 2024

It seems like a simple question…”How many times should I work out each week, and for how long each time?”…

How Do I Start Working Out Again?
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How Do I Start Working Out Again?

Derek Burnett | October 4, 2024

Maybe it’s that little voice inside your head telling you to do the right thing, or maybe it’s your doctor’s…

Can Exercise Help Lower Blood Sugar?
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Can Exercise Help Lower Blood Sugar?

Derek Burnett | October 3, 2024

We all know that physical activity is good for us. It can help keep our weight under control and even…

Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure
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Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure

Derek Burnett | October 2, 2024

One of the most beneficial aspects of cardiovascular exercise is its effect on blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure…

The Benefits of Exercise
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The Benefits of Exercise

Derek Burnett | October 1, 2024

It’s no secret that exercise is great for you. Even in ancient civilizations, people knew that moving was better than…

Why Am I Losing Weight?
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Why Am I Losing Weight?

Derek Burnett | September 30, 2024

With so much of the world hyper-focused on trying to lose weight, it can be both alarming and isolating to…

Best Walking Shoes for Women
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Best Walking Shoes for Women

Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD | September 30, 2024

There’s no shortage of walking-shoe choices, but not every style is right for every person. And the needs of a…

Losing Weight with Hypothyroidism
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Losing Weight with Hypothyroidism

Derek Burnett | September 29, 2024

Losing weight is difficult enough to begin with, but when you add in an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), the challenge becomes…

Weight-Loss Surgery Options
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Weight-Loss Surgery Options

Derek Burnett | September 28, 2024

We all know that weight loss isn’t easy. People who put in lots of effort sometimes fail to see sufficient…

Drugs for Weight Loss
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Drugs for Weight Loss

Derek Burnett | September 27, 2024

Doctors have powerful new tools in their quest to help their patients struggling with the health consequences of obesity. Ozempic…

Best Exercises to Lose Weight
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Best Exercises to Lose Weight

Derek Burnett | September 26, 2024

When you make a commitment to lose weight, you’d do well to forge a two-pronged plan…changing your diet to improve…

Best Foods for Weight Loss
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Best Foods for Weight Loss

Derek Burnett | September 25, 2024

Lots of factors go into a successful weight-loss plan, from reducing stress to exercising, to getting enough sleep. But the…

Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
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Why Am I Not Losing Weight?

Derek Burnett | September 24, 2024

Shedding pounds can be a weary slog. You step on the scale and see no change. You lose a few…