Lifestyle
Posted Wed, 06/01/2011 - 7:08am by Denise Reynolds
Research shows that you have to both adjust your calorie intake and increase exercise in order to be successful at weight loss.
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Lifestyle, Nutrition
Posted Thu, 05/26/2011 - 3:20pm by Fred Lee
New research has found that eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables can do more for your appearance than a sun tan.
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Exercise
Posted Tue, 05/24/2011 - 3:42pm by Fred Lee
In the absence of a real person, researchers have found that a virtual partner might be enough to motivate people to exercise.
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Lifestyle, Prevention
Posted Mon, 05/23/2011 - 11:16am by Camilla Cheung
The warmer weather of spring has moved into many parts of the country, bringing with it new waves of young ticks. Learn how to protect yourself against these little critters, which can carry several illnesses including Lyme disease.
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Lifestyle
Posted Tue, 05/17/2011 - 8:23am by Camilla Cheung
Ready to take the next step in expanding your family? One of the crucial steps towards ensuring a healthy pregnancy is to prepare before you conceive. Read more for seven tips on how to prepare for this exciting time, before it even begins.
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Health News, Prevention
Posted Mon, 05/09/2011 - 6:24am by Camilla Cheung
E. coli, salmonella, and other bacteria have all been in the news lately in recent food contamination scares. Now, another deadly bacteria joins the club – Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that can cause anything from mild skin infections to deadly pneumonia and sepsis, has been found to be a common contaminant in our meat supply. Even worse, the new staph bacteria is drug-resistant.
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Lifestyle, Prevention, Aging
Posted Tue, 04/26/2011 - 2:32pm by Camilla Cheung
As we age, many of us experience muscle loss and a decrease in strength, especially if we lead a sedentary lifestyle. But researchers at the University of Michigan Health System say that your golden years can be a great opportunity to increase your strength with resistance training.
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Health News, Lifestyle, Mind Body
Posted Thu, 04/21/2011 - 8:44am by Camilla Cheung
A recent study suggests that repeated stressful events during pregnancy experienced by expectant mothers may put their children at risk for developing behavioral problems.
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Health News, Nutrition
Posted Thu, 04/07/2011 - 11:12am by Camilla Cheung
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggest that not only does eating a fatty meal make your blood sugar levels spike, but drinking coffee along with your fatty meal doubles the sugar level increase.
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Health News, Nutrition
Posted Tue, 03/29/2011 - 7:41pm by Camilla Cheung
When it comes to antioxidants, all nuts are not created equal. A study presented at a American Chemical Society meeting found that walnuts are at the top of the heap.
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