For the past few days I have woken up with a dull aching pain in my heel. The majority of the pain is on the bottom of the heel. I have not done anything out of the ordinary, and can think of no reason for this. What could be causing this pain? - Fitness / Sports Medicine - Fitness

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May 15, 2013

When I walk for about a mile, my leg muscles suddenly get very weak — so weak I can hardly walk. After 10–15 minutes of rest, the muscles go back to normal and I can continue for another mile or so. I am trying magnesium pills. Is there anything else you suggest?

May 06, 2013

My wife wants me to get more exercise. I play golf three or four times a week when weather permits. I think that’s enough. Who is right?

May 01, 2013

What exercises can you do to help you keep your balance when you walk?

April 01, 2013

When you’ve have a cold or the flu, how do you know when it's safe to continue a routine exercise program?

March 25, 2013

What exercises are considered 'low impact?' Are there different guidelines for low impact exercises for teens than for adults?

January 17, 2013

For the past few days I have woken up with a dull aching pain in my heel. The majority of the pain is on the bottom of the heel. I have not done anything out of the ordinary, and can think of no reason for this. What could be causing this pain?

December 05, 2012

My husband is getting severe back spasms in his lower back, possibly as a result of twisting wrong while doing sit-ups. He is getting no relief from ibuprofen. Is there an over-the-counter alternative?

November 21, 2012

Does exercise help you keep your memory?

September 05, 2012

My doctor told me that adding an exercise regimen that kept my heart rate accelerated 30-40 minutes almost every day would be good for me. Doing that (and changing eating habits) helped me lose weight. My question is: is 60 minutes of cardio-exercise “twice as good” as 30 minutes? Is 45 minutes 50% better for me than 30? Or is there a diminishing return on incremental increases like that?

July 02, 2012

Is exercise a good treatment for depression?

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