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Prepare for Aging: Focus on Fitness 12/17/2017 07:00pm • The concept of physical fitness for improved health and wellness is one that permeates much of western history. Forty years ago, however, public health recommendations emphasized vigorous physical activity mostly for the cardiovascular health benefits it brings. But we're in 2017 now, and we know m 11 last-minute gift ideas for travelers for $100 or Less 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Have a globetrotter on your list? If you've waited until the last minute to pick up the perfect present for the jetsetter in your life, look no further. We've rounded up standout gift ideas, essential travel tools and stylish gadgets that aim to make travel easier and more enjoyable. Without further Inexpensive ways to spend winter break with your kids 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Once the holiday festivities come to an end, there's still some vacation time remaining for the kids. Even after the new year begins, there are a few long weekends scheduled, including President's Day, soon after that. So what do you do when your kids are home during the winter that won't break the 7 Ski Holiday Vacation Deals 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Early season ski deals used to expire in November, when annual lift pass sales halted for the season and condos were filled up. But nowadays, in an effort to combat the sharing economy's sudden deluge of lodging options and fickle weather conditions, resorts have begun offering excellent values for How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise When You Have Depression 12/10/2017 07:00pm • Most people know Joe English as one someone who's always eager to exercise. As an elite athlete and running coach, it's his job to do so. But when English, a 47-year-old in Portland, Oregon, was struggling with depression about six years ago, staying active was even a challenge for him. "There were Personal training packages and fitness classes: a gift guide 12/08/2017 07:00am • Has someone in your life expressed interest in getting in shape or breaking out of an old routine? Time with a personal trainer and exercise classes with individualized attention can be great gifts, but they have to be purchased thoughtfully. Here's how: First, decide if it's better to purchase o The Best Exercises to Injury-Proof Your Shoulders 12/07/2017 07:00pm • Our shoulders, well, shoulder a lot. They carry heavy grocery bags from the car to the counter, toss tennis balls to dogs, transfer the laundry from the washer to the dryer and, if you have a tot, carry him or her from room to room. But they also carry risks: "The shoulder is especially injury-pron Reboot your attitude toward fitness 12/04/2017 07:00pm • 'Tis the season to throw in the towel on your exercise routine. After all, trail hikes, park runs, playground visits and even short walks to the car en route to a heated gym seem less attractive in darkness and bitter cold. But rather than telling you how to ramp up your exercise motivation in Middle-Aged Men: If You Want to Stay Active Into Your Senior Years, Play a Sport 11/29/2017 07:00pm • Virtually every Saturday, Joe McCormick, 71, laces up his high-top sneakers and joins about 10 fellow basketball junkies for a weekly, full-court pickup game in the District of Columbia. He's typically joined at the gym by his kid brother Tom, who's 67. For two hours, with brief breaks between game Live in a City? These Cold and Flu Prevention Tips Are for You 11/29/2017 07:00pm • My first cold of the season has come and gone, but as a New York City dweller, where exactly it came from is anyone's guess. Could be the subway, could be my barre studio or could be any of my three kids, two of whom share communal tables with other (coughing) kids in crowded public schools. Sure, n In Alabama, Nitro the police dog creates viral workout video 11/22/2017 09:31am • GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama police dog shown on video doing pushups with two officers is a big hit on the internet — and it's also intended as a public safety reminder. Al.com reports that Nitro is a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd who joined the Gulf Shores Police Department's canine unit How a Sport Psychologist Advises Tackling the Holiday Season 11/21/2017 07:00pm • Did you cut back on candy at Halloween, avoid more cheeseburgers than you could count at summer barbecues and wake up early to work out all year? Bravo -- you're in the home stretch of 2017 and your fitness goal finish line is in sight. But just because you've made it this far doesn't mean you're h The 4 Eating Plans You Need in Place This Thanksgiving 11/16/2017 07:00pm • In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, I talk to a lot of patients about how to approach the big day in a way that balances their two competing priorities. On the one hand, they want to enjoy a beloved holiday with food traditions they look forward to every year -- without feeling guilty or depriv All about stretching: How to warm up effectively before a workout 11/13/2017 05:25pm • -Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer How Much Can Family Relationships Contribute to Your Risk of Depression? 11/06/2017 07:00pm • Family of origin holds powerful sway over a child's development. That much is clear. In adulthood, relationships with a spouse or partner take center stage. That is also well-established. But a recent study reveals that the latter doesn't necessarily overtake and replace the former. Led by Iowa Stat