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4 Ways to Give Back Through Exercise

Now that we are all fitness junkies and now that we can’t wait for the next time to hit the gym, it might be...

Obesity has become the new normal but it’s still a health risk

Exercise is good for you, no matter what your weight. Pressmaster/Shutterstock Nike’s London store recently introduced a plus-sized mannequin to display its active clothing...

Health Check: what causes constipation?

When you’re constipated, you have hard or lumpy stools that are difficult to pass. Shutterstock Most people have experienced being blocked up from time to...

I’ve Always Wondered: why do our muscles stiffen as we age?

Muscle stiffness is a common complaint among older people.  From shutterstock.com Why do our muscles get stiffer as we get older? At the age of...

Are you walking your dog enough?

A running dog is a happy dog! James Ting/Unsplash Australia has nearly five million dogs, with nearly 40% of Australian households owning one. But it seems that 40%...

What should my heart rate be and what affects it

Fitness makes the heart rate slower, which appears to be better for health and longevity. from www.shutterstock.com Humans have been aware of their heart rate...