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Walk your way to better sleep, strength, mood, and more incredible benefits.

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A bite-sized amount of activity every half an hour can improve your well-being, a recent study finds.

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Metabolic health is critical for overall health, and certain lifestyle habits can help you get there.

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Knee pain is a common complaint, but you can help manage—or even prevent it—by stretching these key spots.

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Your mid-back does a lot of work throughout the day—here are a few easy stretches to soothe and strengthen it.

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