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Exercise & Health Conditions and Diseases

Exercise can be an important tool for dealing with a number of health conditions such as heart disease, thyroid problems, breast cancer and more. These links help you learn more about the role of exercise in preventing and managing diseases.
Tips for Exercising in the Heat
Most of us can't wait until it's warm enough to take our workouts outside, but exercising in the heat after a long winter can be tough on the body. When temperatures rise and the humidity soars, we run the risk of:
  • Dehydration, which can lead to fatigue, dizziness and muscle cramps
  • Fainting - If you'r…
Staying Hydrated During Exercise
Staying hydrated during exercise is important for performance and for your health. Learn about the guidelines for staying hydrated during exercise.
Dehydration
Learn the definition of dehydration and how dehydration can affect exercise.
Ease into Menopause with Exercise
Learn how to prevent weight gain and reduce the symptoms associated with menopause with exercise.
Protecting Yourself Against Breast Cancer
Learn how exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer from your About Exercise Guide
Exercising to Prevent Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Guide, Donna Myers discusses how exercise can help prevent colon cancer. Best of all, she describes ways to make it more fun so it doesn't feel like yet another obligation.
A single exercise session improves health
In this article, Cardiology Guide Dr. Rich Fogoros discusses how just a single exercise session can improve your health instantly.
Losing Weight with Thyroid Disease
Mary's helpful resources help you find out how to successfully lose weight, even if you've been diagnosed with a thyroid condition.
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