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‘Exercise is so important’

45th annual Amway River Bank Run packs the streets in downtown Grand Rapids.

Selecting sneakers? Choose wisely

The right sneaker can improve performance. The wrong one can lead to serious health consequences.

A battle plan for the information age

Your family can develop a detailed, written agreement on do's and don'ts to ensure you thrive in this topsy-turvy tech era.

Power of the pedal

Research suggests moderate, regular fitness activity—cycling outdoors, especially—could help keep your mind and body young, lowering the risk of early death.

Exercise chases away the blues … to a point

Activity helps people no matter their age, race, gender, household income or education level.

How much exercise helps the aging brain?

Ultimately, any activity is beneficial to thinking skills. The key is to keep moving.

Getting active could help boost memory

Physical activity is good for the body and the brain, but what about people with thinking and memory difficulties?

Walk the dog, gain health

Even in bad weather, seniors get about 30 minutes of daily activity by taking care of their pet.

Study: Focus on lifestyle, then HDL

Researchers say cholesterol levels are markers of other things—such as poorer health.

Retirement—golden for your health

When people stop working, they sit less, move more and get a better night's sleep.

Get moving! Even light activity can boost seniors’ health

Researchers suggest 300 minutes of weekly activities such as walking or gardening as we age.