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  • Just 10 Minutes of Daily Exercise Boosts Heart Health
  • Exercising the Body Keeps the Mind Fit
  • Regular Exercise Helps Fight Heart Failure


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    Get Active: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
    People of all ages benefit from exercise. It doesn’t matter how out-of-shape you feel or how long you have been inactive.... Details >
    National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Aim for A Healthy Weight!: Information for Patients and the Public
    These guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute present a new approach for the assessment of overweight and obesity and establish principles of safe and effective weight loss. Calc... Details >
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Avoiding the Muscle Hustle: Tips for Buying Exercise Equipment
    Also available in: Spanish
    This online fact sheet from the FTC advises consumers on exercising good judgment when evaluating advertising claims for fitness products.... Details >
    Federal Trade Commission
    Core Exercises: Beyond Your Average Abs Routine  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    A well-balanced core exercise routine focuses on more than your abs. Gain a better understanding of the role your body's core muscles play and how to strengthen them. ... Details >
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Develop a Safe Exercise Program  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    An exercise program, if conducted properly, will increase your energy level, reduce stress, help you fight disease and allow you a better night's sleep. Consider these suggestions from the National Sa... Details >
    National Safety Council
    Exercise (Physical Activity)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Information about the importance of regular aerobic physical activity to cardiovascular health.... Details >
    American Heart Association
    Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit For Life   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This article provides information for older adults on exercise and physical activity, including ways to be active, who should exercise, and safety tips.... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    Exercise for Older Adults
    Learn about the benefits of exercise for older adults. This document offers safe exercises to try, video clips, and instructions on how to chart your progress. ... Details >
    National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Exercise Your Way to Health  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Chinese-Traditional  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Studies show that people who exercise regularly have a lower chance of heart attack, cancer, high blood pressure, and many other chronic diseases. This document offers suggestions to help you get star... Details >
    Chinese Community Health Resource Center
    Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This guide contains valuable information about how exercise and proper nutrition are crucial for staying healthy as we age and provides useful tips on establishing and maintaining a regular exercise p... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    Organizations
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    National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
    AARPExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    AMC Cancer Research Center & FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American College of Sports MedicineExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Council on Exercise®External Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Running AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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