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Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability

Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and think they’re doing enough. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has different benefits. Doing…

Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity

Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Just exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, sex or physical ability.…

Breathing During Exercise

I received an email from an Army Soldier who was having a difficult time running a few months ago. His breathing patterns were so erratic that he was basically hyperventilating while running his two mile PFT run. Once he started…

Getting Started – Tips for Long-term Exercise Success

Walking, swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. They all cause you to feel warm, perspire and breathe heavily without being out of breath and without feeling any burning sensation…

4 Exercise and Fitness Tips to Improve Your Health

Exercise is a great way to keep the body and mind healthy. However, people sometimes make mistakes while trying to get in shape without even realizing it. If you’re looking to begin your fitness journey, or you’re already active, you may be…

How to Get Rid of Pimples Overnight

Hydrocolloid dressing “If you are faced with an angry blemish, look for a small adhesive bandage called a hydrocolloid dressing,” says Dr. Lortscher. This is the same thing that people put on blisters to lessen the swelling. It simply absorbs…

Why Functional Fitness Is Important for Everyone

Even though most of us are spending the majority of our time at home, it’s still important to be physically active. Functional fitness can be a good way to combat restlessness and keep your body moving during a shelter-in-place. What is…

Molasses to Pennies: All the Smells a Healthy Vagina Can Be

A healthy vagina smells like a lot of different things — flowers isn’t one of them. Yeah, we’ve seen those scented tampons ads too. And it seems to us like all that flowery sunshine is another example of the world getting…

Did COVID-19 Cancel Thanksgiving? What to Know About Holiday Travel During the Pandemic

In 2019, around 115 million Americans traveled during the holiday season. This year, that number is expected to drastically drop. But some people are still traveling — even planning to fly home for the holidays. We talked to experts about…

Cardio Yoga: Benefits, Guide, and How It Compares

Cardio yoga is a popular style of exercise that combines yoga with cardiovascular, or cardio, exercises. It has become increasingly popular among those who enjoy the relaxation benefits of yoga but demand more intensity. This article explains everything you need…