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Exercise

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Parkinson’s

Playing Football May Increase the Risk for Developing Parkinson’s Disease

August 11, 2023

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Things-to-do

To Do Today: Seaport Sweat

June 1, 2023

Behavior Change

How to Help People Break a Bad Habit (or Start a Good Habit)—Even if They Don’t Want To

January 18, 2023

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Optimism

Is Optimism the Secret to a Long Life?

November 30, 2022

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Things-to-do

Video: Hiking Tips from a Veteran Outdoorsman

October 21, 2022

Blue Hills Reservation

Things-to-do

Great Places for Hiking in and around Boston

September 21, 2022

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COVID Winter Blues

How to Overcome the Winter Blues amid COVID Uncertainty

January 25, 2022

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Physical Therapy

For Knee Replacement, Physical Therapy Reduces Risk of Chronic Opioid Use

October 27, 2021

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Heart Health

Walking Is Good. But Moderate-Vigorous Exercise Boosts Fitness Three Times More

September 23, 2021

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Things-to-do

To Do Today: Summer Sol Series Outdoor Yoga at Bunker Hill Monument

July 6, 2021

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Health & Wellness

Going Green: Parks Can Help Everyone’s Well-being

June 29, 2021

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Health & Wellness

Massachusetts Ranked No. 1 Healthiest State on National Community Well-Being Index

May 25, 2021

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Things-To-Do

To Do Today: Seaport Sweat

May 24, 2021

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Environmental Health

In the Northeast, Improved Walking and Bicycling Infrastructure Could Save Hundreds of Lives, Billions of Dollars

February 25, 2021

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Self-Care

Inspiring Stories on Practicing Self-Care This Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2021

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Weekender

The Weekender: June 25 to 28

June 25, 2020

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Wellness

Designing an Ergonomically Sound Work-from-Home Environment

April 24, 2020

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Weekender

The Weekender: April 2 to 5

April 2, 2020

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Wellness

10 Ergonomics Dos and Don’ts for Those Now Working from Home

April 1, 2020

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Entrepreneurship

Superfit Hero: Making Fitness More Inclusive

February 27, 2020

Superfit Hero: Making Fitness More Inclusive