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Exercise
Physical activity is an important action that people can engage in to improve their health. Experts advise getting at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity every week for major health benefits.
Exercise and Eat Smart to Keep the Weight Off
People who keep lost weight off tend to have several habits in common. Here are strategies that can help you be a successful long-term loser.
Exercise and Target Heart Rate
The key to cardiovascular fitness is getting a good but safe aerobic workout. Heart rate monitors can help you do that with ease. Learn about how to find your target heart rate.
Exercise During Pregnancy
If you exercised before pregnancy, you can safely continue exercising. If you were inactive or you have medical complications, talk with your healthcare provider before beginning to exercise.
Exercise for Cancer Prevention
Detailed information on the health benefits of exercise, including how to calculate your target heart rate zone and basic exercise guidelines.
Exercise Ideas for Older Adults
Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health.
Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart
Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart.
Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions.
Exercise-Related Heat Exhaustion
Exercise-related heat exhaustion is an illness caused by getting too hot when you exercise. During heat exhaustion, your body temperature rises above normal.
Exercising After Breast Cancer: Moving Toward Health
Breast cancer can make you feel as though your body has failed you. But research shows that exercise can help you regain some control over your body and your life.
Exercising in the Cold
Cold weather doesn't have to put a freeze on your outdoor exercise program. If you take precautions, you can still work out when the weather turns chilly.
Eye Care Specialists
An overview of different eye care providers and what they do, from ophthalmlogists and optometrists to opticians and ocularists.