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Tai Chi and Qigong: Life Force in Motion

Sep 30, 2020 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The many health benefits of tai chi, the modified martial art of gentle meditative movement, and qigong, the mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness.

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Yogi Practicing Adaptive Yoga
Yoga for Every Body: Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility

Aug 31, 2020 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Adaptive yoga can help people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis achieve health and wellness in mind, body and spirit.

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Mindful, meditative walking on path
Mindful Walking: Meditative Steps for Well-Being

Jul 31, 2020 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Walking or hiking with a meditative focus that fosters focus on each step, known as mindful walking, can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters.

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Strength Stability Exercise Pose
Balancing Act: Exercises for Strength and Stability

Jun 30, 2020 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Protect yourself from falls and injury with core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi exercises and poses designed to increase agility.

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Home Workouts
Homebody Workouts: Getting Fit Without a Gym

May 29, 2020 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Get and stay fit with these fun, effective at-home exercise workout plans.

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Dancing To Your Own Drummer: The Healing Power of Movement

Apr 30, 2020 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

How the healing power of dance can help with many health issues, from depression, eating disorders and addiction to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and more.

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Moving Through Chronic Pain: How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts

Mar 31, 2020 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

How gentle, gradual exercise routines can help to lower symptoms, enable better physical functioning and boost morale in chronic pain patients with virtually no adverse side effects.

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Vegan Fitness: A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet

Feb 28, 2020 07:30AM

A balanced vegan diet can provide everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease.

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Vital Steps: The Path to Vascular Fitness

Jan 31, 2020 07:30AM

Running, swimming, cycling, and playing tennis are all great boosters of vascular health, but even a simple brisk walk can do wonders for keeping blood vessels clear and flexible.

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When Workouts Don’t Work: Why Less Is Sometimes More

Dec 30, 2019 07:30AM

Exercise is a proven component in losing weight and preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but working out can serve as a physical stressor. Here's how to find an optimal balance.

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