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Life, But Better - Fitness

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    How to get stronger without working out in the gym
  • The ‘key windows’ when exercise may matter most for brain health
  • 12 mind-body tips to relieve stress, bloat and exhaustion during the holidays
  • Say goodbye to Thanksgiving bloat with these 3 post-meal moves
  • One small thing you can do for healthier food and exercise over holiday travel
  • Why posture during movement matters more than how you sit or stand
  • Nordic walking isn’t just a ‘senior sport.’ It’s a fun way to burn calories and work your muscles
  • Unlock your ankles to reduce knee, hip and back pain
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    Long walks linked to improved heart health and longevity
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    How to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis with aerobic exercise
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    Having trouble getting in your daily steps? The latest science says you may not need to fret
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  • A healthy man suffers a stroke and permanent damage after consuming numerous energy drinks
  • 35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it
  • 5 ways to make your holiday meals ‘blue zone’-friendly
  • Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

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    You might not need 8 hours of rest. Here’s how to find your perfect sleep time
  • Sleep banking helps you get some rest in advance
  • Struggling to stay awake in a meeting? Here’s what to do
  • Don’t be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve
  • If worries keep you from falling back asleep, experts know what to try
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    It’s time to do as the Australians do and ban your kids from social media
  • Do you overplan the holidays? You might be missing the point
  • The holidays can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. How to make them fun again
  • Spending the holiday season alone this year? How to make the most of it
  • You haven’t screwed up your kids by letting them use social media. An expert has tips for what to do
  • Training your brain may improve focus and attention
  • How’s your mental health? Get real by asking yourself these questions

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    Family member say something rude? Here’s what to say back, according to experts
  • I got my son’s disability diagnosis 13 years ago. That day rushed back with Tylenol-autism headlines
  • I can track my college sons’ movements on my phone, but should I?
  • Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend. How to handle it
  • What your teenage son is really seeing on social media, according to new survey

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