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  1. Cheap ways to stay fit
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Nov 18, 2008
    These days, times are tough and money’s tight. And as you look for ways to cut back on expenses, the high cost of your fitness...
  2. Diet trends
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Nov 17, 2008
    Fad-diets come and go – most of the time with little long-term weight loss success. Here are the latest, most effective diet trends.
  3. 14 Top fitness trends
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Nov 16, 2008
    The hottest trends in fitness include effective – but fun – full-body workouts, stylish workout wear and functional fitness...
  4. Cut restaurant calories with these four tips
    By Caroline Gutierrez Goddard on Nov 15, 2008
    Who doesn't enjoy letting someone else do the cooking and cleaning up every once in a while? While super-convenient, these...
  5. Top trends in fitness
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Nov 12, 2008
    Each year, the American College of Sports Medicine rolls out its list of top trends in the fitness industry. And after surveying...
  6. Fad diets
    By Mike Campion on Nov 11, 2008
    You may be hoping that this is the big moment and you finally get the number one diet that works every time… If that is the case,...
  7. The health benefits of orange fruits and vegetables
    By Yvelette Stines on Nov 11, 2008
    The lively color orange represents strength and endurance. The spectrum of this sunny color can enhance a bright and energizing mood...
  8. What to wear when your “fat clothes” no longer fit
    By Vanessa Sands on Nov 11, 2008
    The diet’s working! Now that your old clothes don’t fit, here’s how to dress your new self now and later (lighter) on.
  9. "Gastric bypass surgery gave me my life back"
    By Christina Gonzalez on Nov 4, 2008
    When Cassie Pisano couldn't get her eating (or her weight) under control, she turned to surgery as a last resort. Here, she explains...
  10. Dance workouts that help you lose weight
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Nov 4, 2008
    Sick of the gym? Just dance! According to a survey published by the American Council on Exercise, health and fitness specialists see...
  11. New vitamin D requirements for your children
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Nov 2, 2008
    Vitamin D, best known as the sunshine vitamin, is essential for bone growth and strength, neuromuscular health, immune system...
  12. Reasons to ditch the diet soda
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 31, 2008
    While there’s nothing wrong with a few sips of soda here and there, consuming it by the caseload is never a good idea. And this...
  13. Healthier allergy-free alternatives to peanut butter: Nut and...
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 29, 2008
    Love the taste of peanut butter but need to avoid it because you or someone in your family has a peanut allergy? Or perhaps you’re...
  14. Tips to get healthy and fit with your family
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 28, 2008
    How fit is your family? That’s what the American Academy of Family Physicians wants to know, and they’ve even marked October as...
  15. Vegetarianism: How to go meatless
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 26, 2008
    October is Vegetarianism Awareness Month – which celebrates the 2.3 percent of Americans 18 and older who avoid meat, fish and...
  16. Benefits of fiber-rich foods
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 26, 2008
    With all of the food choices out there, those containing fiber aren’t always the ones that get your taste buds buzzing. But now,...
  17. Marathons: If you can’t join them, watch and cheer them on
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 21, 2008
    With the cool weather of fall comes a calendar full of long-distance running races. After all, autumn is unofficially marathon...
  18. 10 strategies to lose weight and live great
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 16, 2008
    The Pritikin Diet has been around for decades, initially being introduced as a new approach to decrease heart disease. Unlike other...
  19. New exercise guidelines for health
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Oct 16, 2008
    How much exercise do you really need? The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued exercise guidelines...
  20. Everything you ever wanted to know about exercise
    By SheKnows Diet & Fitness Experts on Oct 14, 2008
    We asked exercise physiologist Will Drexler to tackle your most common questions about fitness.

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