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FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS

Expert guidance and insights on the basics of nutrition, exercise, self-care, prevention and living well from the Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.

Fundamentals

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The Wellness Workout

The following is a 20- to 30-minute basic strength-training workout. Read these Essential Workout Tips before starting. We are providing one exercise for each...

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Strength Training: Benefits Explained

A regular, moderate strength training program can bring these benefits: Stronger muscles, which in turn mean stronger bones, thus reducing the risk of...

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Essential Workout Tips

The exercises included as part of the Wellness Letter Workout are an excellent way to start an exercise routine. Getting some formal instruction (at...

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Strength Training: Facts vs. Myths

If you feel shy about starting a strength-training program, it may help to sweep a few myths from your mind. Myth: Strength training is only...

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The Benefits of Stretching: A Comprehensive Guide

Flexibility, the ability to move your joints through their full range of motion, is one of the key elements of fitness, along with cardiovascular...

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The Basic Stretching Session

The following is a series of stretches you can use to help get started on a routine of your own. These basic stretches can...

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