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How the Ancient Practice of Tai Chi Enhances Your Health

Whether recovering from an injury or making a first foray into fitness, folks of all ages have found that tai chi delivers dramatic results for body, mind and spirit.
By Kermit Pattison
Active AgingFitness Tips
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Health: A Family Value

Raising a healthy family requires wisdom, determination — and a willingness to take the high road when convenience and convention beckon. Start with these healthy habits and you'll be well on your way.
By Kermit Pattison
Family/Parenting/KidsRelationships
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How to Heal a Frozen Shoulder

The cause of frozen shoulder is a mystery. For millions of Americans, its symptoms are debilitating. Fortunately, the condition can be cured and, in many cases, prevented altogether.
By Kermit Pattison
Arthritis & Joint HealthPain Relief
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What Is DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) and How to Prevent It?

You worked hard - and now you're feeling the hurt. Time to get wise about delayed onset muscle soreness.
By Kermit Pattison
Fitness TipsPain Relief
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7 Reasons Why Sleep Is Essential for Your Health and Well-Being

Skimping on sleep can increase stress, undermine metabolism, suppress immunity, and set you up for a host of serious health problems.
By Kermit Pattison
Sleep
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Sleep Deficit: The Hidden Debt That’s Hurting Us All

Next time you’re thinking of pulling an all-nighter to beat some looming deadline, consider this: Too little sleep can lead to increased stress levels, compromised metabolism, a suppressed immune system and a host of other health problems.
By Kermit Pattison
ImmunityMetabolism/Weight Loss
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Elastic Energy: A Plyometric Workout

With the help of a few plyometric training tools, you can teach your neuromuscular system to unleash impressive speed and strength –the two ingredients behind the explosive power treasured by athletes.
By Kermit Pattison
CardioEquipment-Based Workouts
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Pavel Tsatsouline’s Guide to Pushups, Sit-Ups, and Squats

Think you know everything about sit-ups, squats and pushups? Well, Russian strength trainer Pavel Tsatsouline thinks you might know just enough to be dangerous.
By Kermit Pattison
Equipment-Based WorkoutsStrength Training
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Why the Warm-Up and Cool-Down are Essential to Your Workout

Are you skipping your warm-up or cool-down? You may be squandering fitness results and making your workouts harder than they have to be.
By Kermit Pattison
Fitness Tips
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Mind-Body Synergy

Whether you seek lower blood pressure, a longer silhouette, or a more peaceful response to life's pressures, disciplined practices like yoga, tai chi and Pilates offer a host of transformative benefits. Which might explain why mind-body exercise is one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry.
By Kermit Pattison
Functional/Integrative MedicinePilates & Barre
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