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Fitness
The Pennsylvania Medical Society offers these tips and guidance for you to increase your fitness for a healthier life. If you're just getting started on a fitness program, you'll want to follow this advice to get fit safely and effectively.
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Being back in the office doesn’t have to put a strain on your health
“Today, most Americans spend a lot of time sitting,” says Ralph Schmeltz, MD, 2011 president of PAMED and an internal medicine specialist from the Pittsburgh area. “That’s not necessarily good for flexibility, muscular strength, and the health of our lungs and heart.”
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Make Healthy Choices to Help Prevent Cancer
Proper nutrition and regular exercise can help prevent cancer.
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The Ultimate Challenge: Exercise at Any Age
It's never too late to start exercising. Learn how to develop and maintain three kinds of fitness—stamina, strength and flexibility—at any age or fitness level.
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Shaping Up: Little By Little
When it comes to managing your weight, think about the tortoise and the hare.
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Keep a Cool Head on Hot, Humid Days to Avoid Heat Stroke
Pennsylvania Medical Society warns young and old alike about deadly illness
Medical History Cards
Listing your prescriptions and medical history on this wallet card could save your life in a medical emergency.
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