Exercising won't help you recover from illness, but may prevent the next one
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Exercise is beneficial to the immune system, but ‘sweating it out’ is something of a myth, explains John Hough
Exercise is beneficial to the immune system, but ‘sweating it out’ is something of a myth, explains John Hough
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Babying your back may delay healing - Harvard Health
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Fitness: What It Is, Health Benefits, and Getting Started
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Illness Setbacks: 6 Steps to Recover Fitness after Getting Sick
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Food as Fuel Before, During and After Workouts
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Should You Workout When Sick? How to Tell
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What Causes a Stiff Body and What You Should Do
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This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Take A Break From
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The Life-Changing Benefits of Exercise After 60
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What happens if you exercise but don't eat well?
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Exercise After a Concussion: What to Do if You Feel Worse
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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Why running more WON'T help you to lose weight
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Working Out When Sore: Benefits, Risks, When to Seek Help, and More