Columbus, OH

How many times have you been walking along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden a short flight of stairs takes all the breath out of your lungs? Personally, I'd like to consider myself in pretty good shape, but I can barely hold a conversation with my walking-mate while climbing any staircase more than one story.

Getting Out of Breath While Walking Up The Stairs? Here's What's Normal and What's Not

North Carolina State

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Raleigh, NC

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A staple restaurant on Glenwood South, Plates Kitchen, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business. The restaurant plans to have its final day of operation on July 28.

Restaurant in North Carolina Now Makes An Unexpected Closure after a decade

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

A new study suggests that engaging in light exercises like chair squats and calf raises during the evening can help extend sleep by up to 30 minutes, offering a healthful alternative to prolonged sitting and potentially mitigating risks like diabetes and heart disease. Rigorous exercise before bed has long been...

Unlocking Better Sleep With Simple Evening Activities

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If you want to lower your risk of pain and injury, avoid these behaviors.

8 Things Knee Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do

Saint Petersburg, FL

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram!. Almost three years ago, Debi Mitchell of St. Petersburg, Fla., wanted to help an out-of-state friend who was dealing with some health problems. “He wasn’t doing well. His wife called me, and she was crying. I jumped on a plane to be with her, but when I got there, I felt like a burden,” she tells TODAY.com.

Woman’s knee pain was so bad she could barely walk. Now, she logs 5 miles a day thanks to pool workouts

Woman's World

Good news: You don't need a lot of space or any equipment (other than supportive sneakers!)

Get Your Steps in Rain or Shine With These Beginner-Friendly Indoor Walking Workout Routines

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Experts give their tips on how to exercise safely.

The One Popular Exercise Move a Physical Therapist Is Begging People Over 50 to Stop Doing

Tom's Guide

I tried this five move mobility routine to loosen my hip joints and was surprised at how much better my body felt afterward. Here's what went down.

I added this 5-minute hip mobility routine to the end of my workout— here’s what happened

It's never too late to jumpstart your health journey.

‘I’m 61 and in the Best Shape of My Life—This Is the Exact Workout Routine That Transformed My Body in 3 Months'

The Conversation UK

If you’re one of the millions of people worldwide who suffer from lower back pain, you might want to try going for a walk. Numerous studies have shown walking has many benefits when it comes to alleviating low back pain. And, according to a recent study, going for a walk just three times a week can significantly reduce discomfort, improve spinal health and quality of life for people suffering with low back pain.

Walking is great for lower back pain – here’s how to get the most out of this exercise

Virginia State

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

The Independent

Lifting heavy weights around the time of retirement could preserve leg strength into older age, research suggests.People naturally lose muscle function as they get older, and experts see faltering leg strength as a strong predictor of death in elderly people.Previous short-term studies have shown that resistance training, which can involve weights, body weight or resistance bands, can help prevent this happening.New research has explored the long-term effects of a one-year supervised resistance training programme using heavy weights.For the study, 451 people of retirement age were randomly split to undergo one year of heavy resistance training, one year of moderate-intensity training...

Lifting heavy weights at retirement age ‘preserves leg strength’

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Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MDMedically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MDYour calf consists of nine muscles. The two largest muscles—the gastrocnemius and the soleus— are both located in the back of your lower leg below your knee. Calf pain may feel like a dull ache or sharp pain in both or either of these muscles or from a non-muscle organ in the lower leg. The pain may come and go or persist throughout the day.Calf pain can come from muscle strain in your calf, anatomical (body structure) problems, and many other causes. See a healthcare provider for pain that stays...

What To Know and Do About Calf Pain

Insider

Dr. Joseph Antoun, the CEO of a longevity company, takes a surprisingly simple approach to fitness.

A doctor and longevity-company CEO says exercise is a pillar of healthy aging. Here's his simple weekly workout.

It’s travel season and that means long car rides or plane rides for many people. Sitting for long periods can be taxing on the body not just physically but mentally and emotionally. Sitting in a small seat on a plane for hours on end or riding in a long car ride can create stress on muscles, joints, and circulation. It’s important to know how to counteract this stress with regular exercise, especially after you have been sitting for an extended period. Here’s a breakdown of the issues that may arise:

The Best Exercises To Do After Long Periods Of Sitting

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

I did 30 reverse crunches with leg lifts every day for a week — here's what happened to my body

Everyday Health

While taking a walk any time of the day is good for you, squeezing some steps in after you eat can provide even more benefits to your mind and body.

Why Walking After You Eat Is So Good for You

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Getting Winded After Walking Up the Stairs? Here's How to Stop It

How many times have you been walking along, minding your own business, when all of a sudden a short flight of stairs takes all the breath...

Getting Winded After Walking Up the Stairs? Here's How to Stop It

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