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  1. The Best Sports for Longevity

    All forms of exercise help you live longer, but some activities come with extra benefits.

     By Simar Bajaj

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  2. This Might Be the Best Sport for a Longer Life

    Research consistently shows that physical activity is linked to healthy aging. But do some sports confer more longevity benefits than others? Simar Bajaj, a reporting fellow for Well, explains.

     By Simar Bajaj and Theodore Tae

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  1. Is Whole Milk Healthier for Kids?

    A new law will allow full-fat and 2 percent milk to be served in schools. Here’s what to know.

     By Alice Callahan

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  2. For Lung Cancer Patients, Shame Is a Deadly Side Effect

    The disease is the rare cancer met with accusations, not sympathy.

     By Simar Bajaj

    After Jim Pantelas was diagnosed with lung cancer, he recalled friends and colleagues saying, “‘Well, you knew this was coming; you smoked a lot.’” It deepened his belief that he didn’t deserve care.
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  3. Do You Have Questions About the New Dietary Guidelines?

    We want to help you understand the changes.

     By Alice Callahan

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  4. Why Is My Alcohol Tolerance Declining With Age?

    Worse hangovers, more headaches — you’re not just imagining it. An aging body handles alcohol differently.

     By Melinda Wenner Moyer

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  5. How Little Exercise Can You Get Away With?

    Getting in shape can be easier, and faster, than you might expect.

     By Christie Aschwanden

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  1. Can Walking Be My Whole Workout?

    It’s one of the simplest ways to get moving. Here’s how it affects your fitness.

     By Allessandra DiCorato

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  2. Is an Occasional Cigarette Really That Bad?

    We asked the experts if social smoking was essentially playing with fire.

     By Kara McGrath

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  3. My Face Gets Flushed and Red. Why Is It Worsening as I Age?

    Scientists aren’t entirely sure what causes rosacea, or why it intensifies as you get older, but they have some theories.

     By Erica Sweeney

    CreditEric Helgas for The New York Times

  4. Does Exercising in the Cold Increase My Risk of Injury?

    We asked experts about how winter temperatures can affect your workout.

     By Danielle Friedman

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  1. A Beginner Strength Workout, No Equipment Required

    Challenge yourself with these body weight moves.

     By Anna Maltby and Theodore Tae

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  2. 5 Workouts for Complete Beginners

    Looking for a new fitness routine this January? Start here.

     By Erik Vance

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  3. 4 Tests to Measure Your Agility at Any Age

    The ability to move with speed, precision and power is important for longevity. Here’s how to gauge it and how to improve.

     By Hilary Achauer

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  4. In 2026, Resolve to Get Stronger

    Start with one of these five-strength training goals from fitness experts.

     By Alyssa Ages

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  5. 10 Fitness Tips to Help You Get Moving in 2026

    Turn your walk into a better workout, build strength without weights and more exercise advice for the year ahead.

     By Erik Vance

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