Five daily exercises can help maintain strength and independence.

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People often complain—and rightly so—that the typical exercise science study involves a half-dozen male undergraduates who follow some sort of workout routine for a couple of weeks. So you can imagine ...

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If you’d like to age well, these are the five exercises for you. I’ve been reporting on the science of fitness for more than 20 years, and these are the five exercises that researchers and trainers ...

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We lead busy lives, and between school, work or spending time with family, it can be tricky to make time for working out, especially when first establishing a regular exercise routine. But keep this ...

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