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Starting a new exercise program after a sedentary lifestyle is daunting. Figuring out where to start, how often to exercise and how long can be confusing.

The American College of Sports Medicine has release new guidelines for adult exercise. The new guidelines suggest that more weekly exercise is needed.

The Exercise is Medicine initiative is a project of the AMA and the ACSM. It prescribes physical activity for better health. Walking and running are excellent medicine.

Learn about broken hips in seniors and get practical tips to prevent hip fractures, a common health problem that can adversely affect a senior's independence and health.

Leave the sweat-smelling health club and get out in spring's flower-scented air. Get out of the confines of the indoors and go out and walk, ride, run and do yoga.

Sufferers of depression and anxiety may be interested to know that exercise has been found to be as effective as drugs for beating those blues!

Many women enjoy mind and body benefits of yoga throughout pregnancy. Some standing asanas involve extreme rotation of the torso and should be avoided or modified.

For years, physicians have recommended rest for cancer patients both during and after therapy. Recent evidence shows the benefits of exercise for these individuals.

Look at exercise recommendations for seniors diagnosed with diabetes and see exercise options based on personality traits.

The risk of stroke is lower in men who engage in regular moderate-intensity exercises than those who get no exercise or only light exercise.

An experienced traveller offers a quick guide to travel safety and security, health, money, credit cards and travel insurance for a trouble free vacation.

Learn about the President's Challenge and learn how to make regular exercise a lifestyle change rather than a passing fad or a New Year's Resolution that fizzles.