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A series of workouts to strengthen your glutes and more

Exercises to help you strengthen your gluteus—ideal workouts for those who are shaping up for Scout outings, especially this summer’s 2013 National Scout Jamboree.

Lose weight, get fit for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree

Use this advice to start losing pounds today and building endurance for the upcoming jamboree—in addition to other physical Scouting activities.

Ten simple steps to boost your happiness

From sardines to letter-writing, see how these 10 simple tips could help improve your mood.

Exercises to strengthen and stretch your knees

NO ONE THINKS ABOUT their knees unless they hurt or when their knees happen to be carrying them up or down a steep mountain trail under the weight of an overstuffed backpack. Your knees deserve

Eight steps to a healthier heart

Try one (or all!) of these eight easy steps to improve your heart health.

The health benefits of getting a good night’s sleep

A good night’s sleep—seven to nine hours of uninterrupted slumber—can help you ward off colds and even heart disease, improve concentration and mood, keep you from putting on pounds, and make you look younger.

Six ways to prevent (or reverse) Type 2 diabetes

Are you at risk for metabolic syndrome, the precursor to Type 2 diabetes? Protect yourself with these six tips.

Fitness: Build More Muscle in Less Time

You can keep from shrinking by using resistance training to build more muscle. This 15-minute long circuit-training plan will help boost your strength with minimal time commitment.