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Fitness

A healthy lifestyle provides immeasurable benefits to your personal health and well-being. Read our articles on the benefits of having healthy habits at home and at work, what to pack for emergency travel, how to stay motivated while on disability leave and more.

Staying active—a family affair

Here are a few tips from Manulife to get everyone up and moving.

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How to start a new exercise routine

The benefits to your mental health are just as important as the physical ones, particularly if you’re in isolation or under a lot of stress.

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Turn your desk into a gym

10 quick exercises to help you stay healthy when you have a few spare time at work.

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Stretching the possibilities for health

If you don’t even have time to leave your desk, then follow these 3 stretches you can do from the comfort of your work station.

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5 steps to heart health

To help you get wise about your health and your wellness, here are 5 simple strategies for avoiding heart disease.

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Looking up

Most of us spend a lot of time looking at a screen which can strain our eyes and lead to Computer Vision Syndrome. There are simple tips for preventing it.

Everyday fitness habits

Learn 8 everyday ways to burn calories without even noticing.

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School of hard Knox

Sandi Knox describes how she turned a traumatic attack into a triumph of fitness: from taking self-defense classes to becoming a fitness mentor.

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Get a move on

Learn 3 key steps to getting and staying in shape.

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