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Better range of motion is right down the stretch

Stretching is one of the hardest things I do in my workouts. I don’t have the limber gene so I have to work on simple things to maintain my own flexibility. If I neglect proper stretching, my muscles tighten and stay sore longer.

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12.28

Study finds surge in young nurses over past decade

WASHINGTON — A surge in young nurses may ease forecasts of coming shortages as their baby-boomer co-workers retire.

Las Vegas doctor takes advice to the airwaves

If your elbow hurts when you bend it, don’t bend it. This is the advice Dr. Daliah Wachs gives to a man who calls her radio show, “The Dr. Daliah Show” on KDWN-AM (720), complaining of abdominal pain after doing 200 sit-ups.

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Hey kids, it’s OK to play. Fun, too

So now it’s come to this: We have to teach preschoolers that it’s good — and fun — to run and jump.
And, oh yes, we also must teach them to ask their parents if they can go out and play.

Doing squats the right way will help all your exercises

Rolled eyes and a sigh are often the response when I tell clients that we’re doing squats. They can be difficult and take lots of energy. I’m also a stickler for form, which means I’m constantly telling them to straighten a foot or watch the knees and back.

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12.19

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