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Kids' Bones Bear the Marks of PFAS in the Environment

Early exposure to ‘forever’ chemicals can reduce kids' bone mineral density at a crucial time. There are ways to offset the risk. >

Sitting is Not All Bad, but Watch Out, Couch Potatoes

Reading a book or watching online instruction engages the mind in a way that passive viewing doesn't and makes a difference to your brain. >

The Small Steps that Lead to a Longer Life

Tiny changes, like adding a handful of veggies to meals or five minutes of exercise to your day, can bring years of life free from illness. >

Exercise Makes Waves in Your Brain

Exercise stimulates ripples in brain waves that are connected to learning and memory, evidence for the way fitness keeps us sharper. >

Mix Up Your Exercise

You know exercise is good for your health. But here's what is even better: Varying your workout. It makes you fitter and boosts longevity. >

Improving CKM or Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Outcomes

People with a mix of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and kidney disease can find it hard to exercise, but even a little walking helps. >

A Sharp Rise in Gestational Diabetes

Rates of diabetes during pregnancy have been rising for years. A lack of exercise, overweight and older maternal age all may play a role. >

Baby Steps for Back Pain Relief

Back pain is debilitating, and sufferers' tendency to move less can slow recovery. A program based on infants' early moves shows promise. >

Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

Getting just 4,000 steps in two or three times a week can help seniors reduce heart disease and mortality risk, even weekend warriors. >

How to Reduce Alcohol's Damaging Effects on the Liver

If you find it hard to give up alcohol, you can help your liver process it better by eating well and exercising regularly. Cut back, too. >

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