Articles in Diet & Fitness:
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Get the jump on fitness with plyometrics
By Michele Thompson, MS on
Jul 17, 2009
Plyometrics, also known as jump training, are fast, powerful movements often used by athletes to jump higher, run faster, throw...
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Can marriage make you fat?
By Karen Hawthorne on
Jul 16, 2009
When the courtship is over and you've moved in together, the pressure is off to attract a mate and keep him on his toes. That's one...
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Top tropical running events
By Sarah Wassner Flynn on
Jul 16, 2009
Thinking about running a marathon this year or next? Why not skip to the islands and make a vacation out of it? Here’s a list of...
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Why you need vitamin K in your diet
By Sarah Kelsey on
Jul 14, 2009
Not to be shown up by other more recognized nutrients, vitamin K is a powerful tool in your body’s stay-healthy tool box. Not only...
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Top five nutrient deficiencies
By Sarah Kelsey on
Jul 14, 2009
Preventing nutrient deficiencies is one of the most important things we can do to improve our health. But recent research shows,...
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Lose the weight-loss plateau
By Karen Hawthorne on
Jul 13, 2009
It’s hot and fabulous weather for heading to the beach, but you want to stay covered up in long pants and a billowy shirt because...
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Breakfast bloopers
By Karen Hawthorne on
Jul 7, 2009
We know eating breakfast makes a lot of sense -- it revs the metabolism, refuels the body and curbs those late-morning cravings for...
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6 Ways to stop recession weight gain
By Vicki Salemi on
Jul 7, 2009
Let's face it: Between anxiety of pending layoffs or getting laid off yourself, you may get an inevitable case of the munchies. And...
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When is the best time to exercise?
By Emily M. White on
Jul 2, 2009
We’ve heard that fitness should be a non-negotiable activity, like brushing your teeth. To fit exercise in, there are women who...
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Five greens you should be eating
By Sarah Kelsey on
Jun 22, 2009
We all know “greens” are good for us, but what Popeye-loving veggies give you the most bang for your nutrition buck? Read on for...
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The vitamin B12 basics
By Sarah Kelsey on
Jun 22, 2009
Not much is known about this B-family nutrient, but recent research suggests vitamin B12 helps the body metabolize fat, protein and...
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Pick wild blueberries for your health
By Karen Hawthorne on
Jun 22, 2009
Fruits are nutritious superstars. The trendy and exotic goji berries from the Himalayas and acai berries grown in the Amazon...
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5 Online health tools
By Sarah Kelsey on
Jun 19, 2009
More than ever, we’re spending time doing two things: Surfing the Web and looking for easy ways to stay healthy... which is why...
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Heart-healthy summer drinks
By Karen Hawthorne on
Jun 19, 2009
Summer's here, and that means lounging on the porch with an icy-cold drink. Add in a good book or a couple of friends, and you're on...
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Benefits of mini gastric bypass surgery
By Annette Taylor on
Jun 17, 2009
Many people these days have been searching for alternative, effective forms of weight loss. One of the fastest growing trends in the...
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Get fit with kiteboarding
By Jen Karetnick on
Jun 15, 2009
Kiteboarding, also known as kitesurfing, is a combination of wakeboarding and paragliding invented in the 90’s for those beach...
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International Surfing Day
By Michele Thompson, MS on
Jun 15, 2009
Whether you hang ten on a board or prefer to watch the waves beach bunny style, International Surfing Day – coming up on June 20th...
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10 summer treats and their calorie cost
By Michele Thompson, MS on
Jun 13, 2009
You've worked hard for weeks to achieve that bikini-worthy body, but now summer's here and tempting you to overeat and skip your...
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Supplements for women
By Sarah Kelsey on
Jun 9, 2009
We’ve all heard the buzz about supplements and how they can boost our health. The only problem? Finding a brand or type that’s...
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Improve your posture: Celebrity secrets
By Michele Thompson, MS on
Jun 8, 2009
Want to know the celebrity secret to looking glamorous on and off camera? It’s posture – specifically, as Hollywood physical...
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