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I've written many blogs on aging and the importance of staying physically active. There are so many benefits to incorporating exercise into our lives. Regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and depression and ... READ MORE
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No matter what age you are, it's never too late to start moving your body. Regular physical activity is a gift that you can give to yourself. Physical activity promotes good health and a better outlook on life. If you've been sedentary for ... READ MORE
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In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we wrap up what we've covered in previous posts and hit some other key notes.. We know that exercise is ... READ MORE
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In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we take a look at flexibility. You should include flexibility exercises in your daily routine. Staying ... READ MORE
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In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we're discussing the importance of balance. A chief, albeit obvious, benefit of good balance comes in ... READ MORE
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In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we're discussing your strength. Even small increases in muscle strength can make a big difference in your ... READ MORE
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In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we're discussing endurance. Endurance (or, aerobic) activities increase your breathing and heart rate. ... READ MORE
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We know that exercise is important in preventing or reducing our risk of falling, but did you also know that exercise also helps keep our brains healthy? Exercise can improve the quality of your life and may even help to prevent heart disease, ... READ MORE
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Soon, our weather will cool with fresh mornings and perfect days. It is a great time to think "outdoors." We know that exercise is important for all ages. It helps us maintain a healthy weight, improves our strength, flexibility and even ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeBy Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II If you're like me, once the Thanksgiving holiday is over, I hit the ground running. It's decorating the house and putting up the tree. It's what to buy and finding time to wrap. It's the ... READ MORE
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