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Health Talk: Marathon Training Tips

Health Talk provides you with expert tips from Dartmouth Health.


With over 2,000 providers, Dartmouth Health offers care in almost every aspect of medicine across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities including many locations in Southern New Hampshire. The system is proud to include New Hampshire’s only academic medical center and New Hampshire’s only children’s hospital. To learn more, visit Dartmouth-health.org.

Running the Distance

Weekly long runs build marathon endurance; listen to your body on shorter runs

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Strength Training

Strength train 2-3 times weekly to boost marathon performance and prevent injuries.

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Training Plan

Start training months in advance to build endurance, strength, and resilience with consistent training.

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Proper Hydration

Proper hydration maintains muscle function and prevents cramps and fatigue.

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Proper Footwear

Choose shoes that suit your foot type and have less than 300 miles.

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Health Talk: Cancer

Health Talk provides you with expert tips from Dartmouth Health.


With over 2,000 providers, Dartmouth Health offers care in almost every aspect of medicine across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities including many locations in Southern New Hampshire. The system is proud to include New Hampshire’s only academic medical center and New Hampshire’s only children’s hospital. To learn more, visit Dartmouth-health.org

Cancer & Nutrition

Nutritious foods and managing your weight can reduce your risk of many cancers.

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Cancer Screening

Cancer screenings can help detect developing cancers early, when treatments are most likely to be successful.

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Cancer & The Sun

Simple steps can help lower your risk of skin cancer.

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Cancer & Tobacco

Stay tobacco-free to help lower your risk of cancer.

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Health Talk: Seasonal Sickness

Health Talk provides you with expert tips from Dartmouth Health.


With over 2,000 providers, Dartmouth Health offers care in almost every aspect of medicine across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities including many locations in Southern New Hampshire. The system is proud to include New Hampshire’s only academic medical center and New Hampshire’s only children’s hospital. To learn more, visit Dartmouth-health.org

Protect Yourself From Seasonal Sickness

Learn how to best protect yourself, and others, from flu, COVID, RSV and other seasonal viruses.

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What To Do When You’re Sick

Learn what to do if you come down with seasonal illness like flu, COVID or RSV.

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What Is My Child Sick With?

Learn the key differences between flu, COVID and RSV symptoms.

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When To Call Your Pediatrician

Find out what to look for when your child is sick and needs to see a doctor.

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Health Talk: Heart Health

Health Talk provides you with expert tips from Dartmouth Health.


With over 2,000 providers, Dartmouth Health offers care in almost every aspect of medicine across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities including many locations in Southern New Hampshire. The system is proud to include New Hampshire’s only academic medical center and New Hampshire’s only children’s hospital. To learn more, visit Dartmouth-health.org

Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for heart disease. Make sure you know your numbers!

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Move More

Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Find activities that bring you joy and move your body.

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Eat Smart

Eating heart healthy foods can lower your risk of heart disease.

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