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October 12, 2026

8 simple ways to improve your heart health

These simple changes will set you on the path to improved wellness.

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3 ways to cool down after a summer workout

Rising temps (and humidity) mean your body is at an increased risk for heat exhaustion.

Women: Why you need to lift weights

Learn how you can build bone density and improve your heart health with strength training.

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Commit to be fit as a family

Being active together is a good way to achieve family fitness while carving out quality time.

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Options abound with Nashville running clubs

Find a local group for beginners, experts or somewhere in between.

Congenital heart disease and exercise

Advice and myth-busting about physical activity.

quick and easy exercises for busy people

How to squeeze in exercise when there’s no time

Don't fall into the all-or-nothing trap. The trick is finding small exercise opportunities.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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5 yoga poses to practice before bed

This practice can help calm your brain to get you relaxed and prepared to sleep.

A young woman does a shoulder press with a resistance band in an outdoor workout.

To strengthen shoulder muscles, try this exercise

Shoulder presses are a basic exercise that can relieve pain and improve function.

Simple desk stretches for back, neck and shoulder pain

Complete these daily desk stretches to soothe back, neck and shoulder pain and prevent future flare-ups.

How a physiatrist can help with your osteoarthritis

With a focus on restoring function, a physiatrist can help you avoid surgery and get back to doing what you love to do.

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10 surprising benefits of walking

Walking is good for your heart, lungs and waistline. But it offers mental health perks, too, that are less obvious.

3 reasons for chronic shoulder pain

These painful shoulder problems bother many people. Here's how to get some relief.