Retiring? What about your health?

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Retiring? What about your health? When we get close to retirement age, we're all a little guilty of deluding ourselves into thinking how rosy it'll be. It's great to approach retirement in a positive state of mind. But it's also a good idea to consider your future health needs when deciding where you can live out your golden years.

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Are your hamstrings working double duty? The hamstrings are the unsung heroes of the upper legs. The best way to protect them is to keep all of your leg muscles healthy and working together, including the glutes and the quadriceps.

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