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5 Common Myths About Arthritis Debunked

Although arthritis is extremely common, people still have many misconceptions about the disease. How much do you really know?

How Two Key Lifestyle Changes Can Help Boost Your Health Overall

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Getting healthy doesn’t mean having to overhaul your entire lifestyle.

Q&A: How a Little Exercise Brings Big Benefits

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New York Times columnist and author Gretchen Reynolds explains in her new book why you don’t need to train for a marathon to benefit from exercise. And she sings the praises of “fartleking.” What’s that? Read on.

5 Common Mistakes You’re Making at the Gym

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Hitting the gym every day is great — unless you’re doing it wrong. We’ve asked fitness experts to help tweak your workout to make it more effective.

Study: Computer Use Combined with Exercise May Protect Memory

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Sitting in front of a computer screen may seem like inactivity, but it could be giving your brain a workout.

Caffeine and Exercise: A Protective Mix Against Skin Cancer, in Mice

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It’s a counterintuitive finding, but the researchers say the beneficial effects may ultimately have to do with weight loss.

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What a Workout! Women Report that Exercise Triggers Orgasm

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Up to 15% of women apparently experience orgasm as a fringe benefit of physical exertion. Crunches, anyone?

Why Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Overeating

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If traditional weight-loss diets have failed you, you might just try hitting the sack.

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Boot Camp: Do Food Diaries Really Work?

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Month three of boot camp has begun, but the pounds stubbornly refuse to budge. Could a food diary — or lack thereof — be the culprit?

Virtual Exercise Games Help Elderly Remain Mentally Sharp

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Virtual games aren’t just for kids any more. Navigating virtual worlds helps grandma and grandpa stay physically and cognitively healthy.