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Desk stretches for work or home

Complete these easy exercises every day for a healthier neck and spine — and to avoid injury.

Four stretches for people who sit a lot

Try these hip opener stretches for people who sit all day and help your body…

Man doing yoga at home as an exercise to reduce stress.

4 ways to use at-home exercise to reduce stress

We can't eliminate stressful things from life, but exercise is a powerful weapon for combating stress.

Can logging steps prevent disease?

Study finds walking more than 8,200 steps a day protects against developing obesity, sleep apnea, GERD and depression.

Woman working out in a forest with resistance bands around her legs.

4 leg strengthening exercises using resistance bands

Four moves for hip and glute strength that are easy to do at home.

Young Asian woman sits in lotus position on a yoga mat at home with a laptop.

6 styles of yoga to try: How to choose the right type if you’re a beginner

If you've never done yoga before, this primer can help you decide which type to try.

Woman reaping the benefits of strength training by working out with dumbbells.

The benefits of strength training for every body

All adults should incorporate strength training into a fitness routine. Here's how to get started.

winter workout ideas

5 unique winter exercise ideas (that don’t require a gym membership)

Don't let cold weather drag you into inertia. Here are creative ways to keep moving in winter.

Man running through park

How lifestyle changes can slow progression of Type 2 diabetes

You have a lot of control over factors that affect diabetes.

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