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

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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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How to outsmart colds, flu, and other health challenges this fall

Five doable strategies to have your happiest, healthiest season yet.

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Stay safe on the road

Be prepared for winter weather

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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.

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What to know about COPD

Early diagnosis and treatment means better health

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Diabetes and your health

Lower your risk by making small lifestyle changes

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Your guide to surviving sneezing season

Pollen is hard to avoid, but even with allergies you can still enjoy spring.

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Don’t let that stop you!

Use these pro tips to overcome ﬁtness challenges

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Nine things you can do to keep your heart healthy

Simple ways to protect yourself from public health enemy No. 1: heart disease

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Five tips for asthma care

Healthy habits can help you prevent asthma flare-ups.

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Eight simple steps for a safer trip

Protect yourself from illness and injury so you can focus on fun

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Take your medicine as directed

Sticking to the plan protects your health.