A healthy living blog from Marshfield Clinic Health System
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Heart rate monitors during exercise
You’ve made the decision to start exercising regularly. Awesome. It’s no secret exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. You’re so motivated you…
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Heart disease and the benefits of exercise
The effects of coronary heart disease can be improved or in some cases eliminated if you take the proper steps, including regular exercise. What is coronary heart disease? “The…
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Kids’ exercise: The key to building better bones
When kids exercise, it helps build strong bones. Better bone density can fend off osteoporosis and prevent fractures later in life.
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Prep your body for exercise with dynamic warm-ups
If you’re sitting on the ground reaching for your toes before exercise, you may not be getting the most from your workouts. Static stretching probably won’t cause injuries because…
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Make exercise more fun with family
Parents who are physically active set a good example and help kids develop healthful habits. Regular activity prevents obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure for the whole family.
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Should you see a doctor before starting an exercise program?
You’ve probably heard this advice before: Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Maybe you’ve heard the advice so much you’ve started to ignore it, but…
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Top tips for exercising with diabetes, nerve damage
Good news – it’s possible to exercise safely if you have nerve damage caused by diabetes.
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Fitness over 50: It’s important to work out
Turning 50 is a milestone for many women, and with that milestone brings changes to the body that may not have happened earlier in your life. One of those…
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Is hot yoga safe for your health?
People are quickly warming up to a new fitness trend: Hot yoga. Also known as Bikram yoga, hot yoga consists of 26 postures and two breathing exercises in 90…