running

African American man with his arm in a cast carrying a backpack. (Photo: Raw Pixels/Pexels)

Bad Break

Keep Your Bones Strong at Every Age Falling may be painful, especially if the landing is less than graceful. Even a few steps out the front door can carry with them the risk of falling.   “Don’t wait until you fall to start thinking about bone strength,” said Dr. Philip
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Resolutions often fail because they are not “focused, specific or organized. They need to be achievable and measurable on a daily basis. (Photo: University Cancer Centers)

Quitting Cigarettes

One of the Toughest New Year’s Resolutions Most New Year’s resolutions fail. A study by the United Kingdom’s Royal Society of Public Health found that that “quitting smoking is the most difficult resolution to keep.” Only 4 percent of those who attempt to quit smoking
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It is important to give the body time to adjust when changing an exercise routine. (Photo: Andy Clowell)

Spring Training

Shin Splint Complaints Soar in Spring If shin splints are keeping you from making the most of your runs this spring, you’re not alone. Shin splints — pain in the front of the lower legs — is a common affliction of those who exercise regularly, and an ailment that especially
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