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Good Living: Expert health advice and lifestyle tips for a better you

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Seven tips to prevent falls

Each year, one in three older adults falls, often with severe results for health and independence. But you can take simple steps to stay safe and active

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Diabetes: Are you sleeping?

A good night’s rest can ease many symptoms of diabetes. Here’s help getting more z’s

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How to decipher your newborn’s cries

How to Decipher Your Newborn’s Cries

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Eat to beat diabetes

A smarter approach to managing your blood sugar with food

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What you need to know about cholesterol

8 facts that might surprise you—like, if your cholesterol is too low, it may be bad

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The dangers of sitting

It's been linked to a build-up of fat around your heart, and exercise doesn't seem to help

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Tips for a safe hot workout

How to stay safe during a workout that cranks up the thermostat

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Make it fun

Learn how to make exercise fun with these simple but effective ideas

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Take a little off the middle

Trim your waist and boost your health with five simple moves.

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Take a walk!

Seven reasons to lace up your shoes and get moving

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Stay well from head to toe

Follow these simple steps to prevent health problems and help you feel your best

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Healthier game-day snacks

Try these easy snack ideas for your next football or basketball party.

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Get to know your gym

Try new exercises, beat boredom, and see better results

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Back-to-school health checklist

Help kids stay well during the school year.

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Five tips for diabetes care

Healthy habits can help you control blood sugar.

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Five ways to have your healthiest fall

Outsmart colds, flu, and other seasonal problems

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Stay safe on the road

Be prepared for winter weather

Over head Lunges

Three exercises you can do anywhere

When you can’t get to the gym, try these moves.

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Keep your blood sugar steady

Simple ways to keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range

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Gluten-free: Is it really better for you?

Get the facts on gluten

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Stay safe while working out with asthma

Learn the benefits of exercise for asthma control and how to do it safely.

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Five body-weight moves to get strong

You don’t need equipment for strength training.

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Brush up for a healthy mouth

Easy tips to keep teeth and gums healthy and clean your toothbrush too

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Get more from your next doctor visit

Use these M.D. approved suggestions

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What you should know about kids and diabetes

Help protect your child from type 2 diabetes.