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Advertising and sponsorship policy
Mayo Clinic — Our policy concerning advertising and sponsorship on this site. To further our mission of making reliable health information available to the public, we accept advertising and sponsorship under strict guidelines. We will refuse any advertisement ...More…
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Fitness basics
Mayo Clinic — Fitness - from stretching, flexibility and aerobic exercise to strength training and sports nutrition. Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. After all, physical activity can reduce your risk of ...More…
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Fitness ball exercises: How-to video collection
Mayo Clinic — You can do many core exercises on a fitness ball. See how they're done. A fitness ball looks like a large beach ball. You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. You can also use a fitness ball to improve your flexibility and balance. ...More…
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Body fat analyzers: How accurate are they?
Mayo Clinic — Body fat can be measured with hand-held body fat analyzers, but accuracy varies. Body mass index (BMI) is based on a formula that uses both weight and height to estimate body fat and the associated health risks. Your BMI is a general measurement ...More…
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Terms and conditions of use policy
Mayo Clinic — Mayo Clinic Health Solutions/MayoClinic.com is an online information and communications service (the "Service") provided by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research and from other sources. Use of the Service is governed by the terms ...More…
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Advertising and sponsorship
Mayo Clinic — MayoClinic.com offers a wide range of advertising opportunities from banner ads to sponsorships on our site or in our weekly e-newsletter, Housecall. MayoClinic.com offers a wide range of advertising opportunities from banner ads to sponsorships ...More…
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Exercise: How much do I need every day?
Mayo Clinic — The more you exercise, the greater the benefits. Consider the latest exercise guidelines. For healthy adults younger than age 65, the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine recommend at least 30 minutes of ...More…
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Heat exhaustion
Mayo Clinic — Heat exhaustion - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this heat-related illness. Heat exhaustion is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating. It's one ...More…
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Weight training: Free weights vs. machine weights
Mayo Clinic — For weight training, proper technique is more important than the specific type of equipment. There has long been debate about which weight training method is better: free weights or machine weights. In fact, however, no single piece of weight ...More…
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Video: Ankle sprain
Mayo Clinic — How do you get an ankle sprain? Watch this video and find out. An ankle sprain - an extremely common joint injury - weakens your ankle. There are three ligaments on the outside of your ankle. These ligaments are somewhat more fragile than the ...More…
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Trampoline jumping: Safe for kids?
Mayo Clinic — Jumping on a trampoline poses a high risk of injury for both children and adults. Your worries about trampoline use are justified. Jumping on a trampoline poses a high risk of injury for both children and adults. Falling off a trampoline or using ...More…