 | No Snacking During Mid-Morning Leads to Better Weight Loss
The 12-month randomized controlled trial included 123 overweight to obese women 50- to 70- years old. The participants were allotted 1,200 to 2,000 calories daily with less than 30% of those calories from fat or a similar diet with a combination of 45 minutes of aerobic exercise five days a week. |  |
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Housekeeping Tougher Than Office Work
According to a new study, performing the job of a homemaker is more physically demanding than that of someone spending the day working in an office. |
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What is Your Skin Cancer Risk?
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and its occurrence in young women has greatly increased in recent years. |
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Warm Spring and Thriving Poison Ivy Season
Anyone who has ever had a case of poison ivy knows just how itchy and annoying it can be, which may be why Native Americans called it "the three-fingered devil of the forest". |
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Home Remedies from the Sports Medicine Doc
This doctor speaks from experience having completed 29 marathons and 9 ironman triathlons himself. |
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Many Need More Fiber
Dietary fiber from plant based foods is vital to good health and many Americans don't consume the recommended amount. |
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Focus on Breathing
When you are exercising or are training for a sport, don't forget to focus on your breathing to optimize your oxygen intake. |
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Common Air Fresheners Contain Toxic Chemicals
Many common air fresheners use harsh chemicals to block or cover up odors. These chemicals can cause headaches, worsen asthma, and may cause neurological damage and even cancer. |
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Recognize Signs of Stroke
Recognizing the tell-tale signs of a stroke and getting help early can help prevent debilitating brain damage. |
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Weight Management for Those Under Five Feet
When you are short in stature you require fewer calories then someone who is taller, making it easier to put on weight when you consume too much. |
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Don't Let Travel Be a Pain
Traveling can be physically taxing at times. Here are some tips to help keep your neck and back feeling good while on the road. |
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