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SINGAPORE - For all those parents out there who struggle to feed their children vegetables, Dutch researchers have some advice: keep them crunchy by steaming or boiling them.
Researchers from...
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By LINDSEY TANNER
AP Medical Writer
updated 4:33 p.m. PT, Tues., March. 23, 2010
CHICAGO - Rev up the treadmill: Sobering new research spells out just how much exercise women need to keep the flab...
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In rough times...um like now...we need to cut costs in as many ways and areas as possible and working out is no exception.
We definitely want you to exercise and be healthy so I am going to tell...
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Tis' the season for shopping and lots of it. I did do the Black Friday thing and after getting so sick of the long lines with angry customers standing literally on my back I decided to take an alternate...
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When the temperature outside drops and the temperature inside rises, your skin is under assault. Low humidity, coupled with heavier clothing, and longer, hotter showers and baths can leave your skin...
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Need motivation to get moving? Try listening to some music — and maybe cranking it up just a tad.
New research has found that women could pump up their workouts, especially their strengthening...
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What it is: Stamina InStride Electronic Stepper, $69.99.
What it claims to do: According to the manufacturer, the InStride Electronic Stepper is a lightweight exercise machine that...
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Any gym-goer has seen some bad behavior, including the equipment hogs, the slobs who leave cardio machines dripping with sweat — and sometimes, some inappropriately-dressed exercisers.
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Introduction
As the weather warms, your thoughts might turn to fun in the sun and relaxing on a beach — or you may begin to fear that dreaded summer word: bikini!
To prepare you for the...
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By LiveScience Staff
That cup of coffee that many gym rats, bikers and runners swill before a workout does more than energize them. It kills some of the pain of athletic exertion, a new study...
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By Helen A.S. Popkin, tech editor
What it is: YogaToes by YogaPro, $49.95 plus shipping
What it claims to do: According to the manufacturer's Web site, YogaToes do the following:
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With skin cancer being the most common form of cancer within the United States, (more than one cases are diagnosed annually - according to the Skin Cancer Foundation) now is the time to seriously think...
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WASHINGTON - Scan the breathless headlines at any magazine rack — Fight Flab in Minutes! Get Beach Ready! Add the skinny yet buxom model, and it should be no surprise that the average woman...
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High-carbohydrate sports drinks can boost athletic performance, and their effects may begin as soon as they hit the mouth, a new study suggests.
The researchers had endurance athletes rinse their...
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If you're like most people, your return to consciousness each morning follows a predictable pattern: You blink awake, still half-trapped in the dream you just had — a high-stakes epic in which you...
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Allergies are the result of an immune system run amok. They develop when your immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, cat dander or dust. About one in five Americans...
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During pregnancy, exercise can help you stay in shape and prepare for labor and delivery. Here's the lowdown on pregnancy and exercise, from getting started to staying motivated.
Pregnancy seems like...
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Nobody likes stress. Whether it's a blow that lands when you don't expect it, the wear-and-tear we feel when the boss is in a bad mood or even just a cloudy day when we were hoping for sunshine, it...
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There's a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit.
Being fit is a way of saying a person eats...
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We received the recipe for these great-tasting appetizers from Susan Wambui Thiong'o in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2004. You can substitute peppery arugula for the watercress, if you prefer.
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More than 50 hangover products have flooded the market over the past few years, ranging from day-after cures to prevention pills. There are also numerous folk remedies from hair of the dog to voodoo --...
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By Robin Nixon
updated 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
It's common to resolve to lose weight, but any sane person dreads a diet's dulling effect on the brain.
In fact, many studies have shown that...
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WASHINGTON - Federal health regulators have scolded Coca-Cola for placing inappropriate nutritional claims on its Diet Coke Plus soft drink.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter...
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How can you stay healthy throughout the holidays? It's easy, when you're a little creative, and a little disciplined too. I have come up with holiday suggestions that can save you almost 1,500 calories...
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ATLANTA - Cancer will overtake heart disease as the world's top killer by 2010, part of a trend that should more than double global cancer cases and deaths by 2030, international health experts...
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Susan L. Burke
Every year about this time, I hear the same holiday songs. I hear people "sing" the old refrain of overindulgence -- "I have to have it." Whether it's for Christmas,...
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These tender lamb chops treat your taste buds with just the right amount of enhancing flavors.
Broiled Rosemary Lamb Chop
* 5 oz. lean lamb chop
* 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
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Here's a reason to raise a pint; scientists at Rice University have created beer that could extend your life.
BioBeer, as it's called, has three genes spliced into special brewer's yeast...
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By Gloria Luna-Santos C.P.T.
When trying to change your eating habits for the better, it's important to know how to grocery shop. But "health-conscious" grocery shopping can be...
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LONDON - People who eat quickly until full are three times more likely to be overweight, a problem exacerbated by the availability of fast food and the decline of orderly dining habits, Japanese...
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WASHINGTON - Get moving: The nation's new exercise guidelines set a minimum sweat allotment for good health. For most adults, that's 2 hours a week.
How much physical activity you need depends...
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Cool breezes, gorgeous scenery and a hint of cool air -- it's fall! The kids are finally back in school, and now you're back to your old schedule. Take your old schedule and remember to include one...
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If you’re trying to shape up, there’s no shortage of exercise equipment and workouts promising to deliver bigger, better, faster results. But are they really all that?
We asked msnbc.com fitness...
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There is no question that being a parent is one of most complicated jobs in the world. Unfortunately, there is no manual that shares the finer nuances of parenting. Nope, we're on our own to do the best...
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Healthy habits can protect you from the harmful effects of stress. Here are 10 positive healthy habits you may want to develop.
Talk with family and friends. A daily dose of friendship is...
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Maybe you CAN blame being fat on your genes. But there's a way to overcome that family history — just get three to four hours of moderate activity a day.
Sound pretty daunting?
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By Jenny Stamos Kovacs
updated 5:46 a.m. PT, Wed., Sept. 3, 2008
You probably have no interest in wearing your daughter's up-to-here skirt or your son's down-to-there baggy jeans....
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As we age, our eyes inevitably take on a baggy look. Now scientists think they know why.
Fat in the eye socket expands.
The finding could prove useful to the growing number of people...
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NEW YORK - Burning incense may create a sweet scent, but regularly inhaling the smoke could put people at risk of cancers of the respiratory tract, researchers reported Monday.
In a study of...
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By Carolina Diaz-Bordon
Some are blessed with bigger busts and slender legs while others are born with curvaceous hips and smaller waists. They are both shapes of beauty in their own way....
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By Diane Irons
The most important beauty routines begin before the clothing and cosmetics go on. I'm talking about spa-like treatments that leave you looking great and feeling even better.
You...
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CHICAGO - A new analysis of government data is the first to link low-level arsenic exposure, possibly from drinking water, with Type 2 diabetes, researchers say.
The study's limitations make more...
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caBy Robin Nixon
Marijuana-like substances made by the skin are necessary for a healthy complexion, a new study concludes.
The skin has joined the growing club of organs that is known to produce...
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By Robert Roy Britt
Pushing the boundaries of science, researchers injected dye and latex into 14 cadavers to find the boundaries of four deeply seated facial fat compartments. All in the interest...
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A delicious alternative to the standard recipe. Spruce up dinner with a seafood delight that will keep everyone asking for more. Take them to the beach with this summer perfect meal.
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DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS
MSNBC News Services
updated 8:11 p.m. PT, Tues., Aug. 12, 2008
BEIJING - Michael Phelps has become the winningest Olympic athlete ever, earning his fifth gold medal of the...
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BEIJING (AP) - Nastia Liukin is bringing the toughest uneven bars routine in the world, and Shawn Johnson will be strutting some of the strongest stuff on vault, floor and balance beam. When it comes...
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Top Olympic coaches reveal their tips for building muscle, avoiding injury
By Steve Mazzucchi
Despite all the corporate grandstanding, the saccharine profiles, and the cheesy music, we're...
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10 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep. Each of these are designed to help you deal with tension, stress and anxiety that lead to insomnia. None of these guarantee that you will sleep better or...
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WASHINGTON - The salmonella strain linked to a nationwide outbreak has been found in irrigation water and a serrano pepper at a Mexican farm, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Dr. David...
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City Council to vote Tuesday on plan for impoverished southern part of city
LOS ANGELES - In the impoverished neighborhood of South Los Angeles, fast food is the easiest cuisine to find — and...
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NEW YORK - 2:48 p.m. PT, Thurs., July. 24, 2008
Two forms of oxygen therapy may help manage two types of debilitating headache pain, a new research review suggests.
In a review of nine...
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The Scoop
updated 6:00 a.m. PT, Thurs., July. 24, 2008
Jennifer Lopez is proving to be quite the multi-tasking mom.
Lopez, who doesn’t have a nanny for infant twins Max and Emme, has...
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By JENNIFER C. YATES and SETH BORENSTEIN
Associated Press Writers
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and...
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updated 3:18 p.m. PT, Wed., July. 16, 2008
WASHINGTON - Tobacco companies deliberately changed the menthol levels in cigarettes depending upon who they were marketing them to — lower...
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If you're one of millions of Americans trying to lose weight, you probably wish you had a more effective diet than the one you're on now. And if you're wondering whether Dean Ornish's low-fat diet will...
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"Chicken thighs roasted with figs and lemon slices in a lemon, vinegar and brown sugar glaze. Easy, delicious and if you don't feel the sauce is enough it can easily be doubled."
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When in the throes of an allergy attack or a skin rash, it may help to pucker up. A Japanese study suggests that kissing reduces allergic responses. Among the 48 subjects, half suffered from eczema...
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The Benefits of Antioxidants
By this point, you've probably heard about antioxidants. But, do you really know what they are, or why they are vital to your well-being? If you answered no, you are far...
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Since we can't virtually stop the aging process, we can dfinitely slow and or prevent the signs of premature aging caused by lifestyle habits.
Protect Your Skin
The sun is the cause of 80% of premature...
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The best heart healthy diet should consist of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals and fiber. You should also try to select foods that have zero or very little trans fat and saturated fats....
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CHICAGO - New research linking low vitamin D levels with deaths from heart disease and other causes bolsters mounting evidence about the "sunshine" vitamin's role in good health.
Patients...
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10 Power Foods to Beat Diabetes
When you are trying to balance your blood sugar, it is important to eat plenty of healing foods. In fact, you'll be amazed at how many of them you can find in the aisles...
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5 Foods to Flatten Your Abs
Shawn McKee
You bend and turn, twist and burn, all in an effort to lose that gut, but your pooch persists. But what can you do?
Look at the food you're feeding your body...
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7 Sensational Summer Treats
Dieting is tough. And every now and then we all get cravings for something a little sweet! Don't worry! Now you can satisfy that craving without feeling guilty afterward!...
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Monday , May 26, 2008
Associated Press
GILROY, Calif. —
Calmer, cooler weather helped firefighters get a handle Sunday on a destructive wildfire in the Santa Cruz Mountains that has...
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The 7 Biggest Health Mistakes
In reverse order, here are the seven biggest health mistakes you can make:
Trusting that the government is ensuring the safety of our food is a big mistake! Yes, the...
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Grilled Swordfish
A perfect recipe for the beautiful warm weather and let's not forget how delicious it will taste fresh off the grill.
PREP TIME
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Decoding Food Labels
By Jaclyn Johnson
Look at the ingredients on the back of your ice cream. What do you expect to see? Milk, sugar, perhaps vanilla? What you might find, though, is glycerol...
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10 Healthy Foods That Aren't<br>
By Carolina Diaz-Bordon
Healthy or not healthy? Not a simple question these days. While you're aware banana splits and double bacon cheeseburgers are...
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By Raphael Calzadilla, BA, CPT, ACE, RTS1
When I was growing up, I was always astonished by how my mother worked mega hours a week, took care of a family, dealt with compounding stress...
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<P>10 Ways to Rev Your Metabolism<br></P>
Your body is a lean, mean, fat-burning machine just waiting to happen! All you need is the knowledge and determination, and your extra...
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San Francisco Surfer Killed In Shark Attack
KNTV-TV
A 24-year-old San Francisco man is dead after being attacked by a shark while surfing off Mexico's southern Pacific coast.
Mexican authorities...
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Shark attack victim died among friends
The great sadness that the children of Dave Martin feel at the death of their father during a shark attack while swimming is tempered by the knowledge that...
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Zesty Swordfish Kabobs
Ingredients
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil...
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Speed Up Your Fat Loss!
Have you been trying to lose body fat, but find it comes off at a snail's pace? Tired of losing a pound a month as you exercise and diet your brains out? If you're working...
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7 Foods to NEVER Eat!
There will always be those fattening foods that are easy to make, easy to get, and easy to crave. You think "OK, I know this is bad but it can't be that bad!" Think...
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How to Overcome Your Exercise Excuses
The alarm goes off, you roll over, hit snooze and sleep through your workout. A-h-h-h-h sweet slumber!
After you've milked your extra sleep time for all it's...
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5 Ways to Love the Foods You Hate
Have you typically chalked up your failure to eat enough produce to the fact that you hate vegetables?
The bad news is that by avoiding the foods you don't like,...
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Healthy On-the-Go Breakfasts
According to a 1996 Gallup poll, 30 percent of Americans eat breakfast outside of the home. And of that group, half of them take it to go. Are you one of the many eating...
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Diet Foods That Will Make You Fat
Can diet foods make you fat? I realize that this sounds like a contradiction, but the diet industry is like that. You need to come armed with some savvy to weed...
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10 Secrets of Looking Younger
Whether you're approaching 30 or nearing 90, every woman wants to find a way to look younger. While there has been no recent discovery of the fountain of youth, there...
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6 Pursuits of Happiness
Why are more and more people suffering from depression, anxiety and discontentment? Reasons vary from person to person, of course, but there are some key factors to look into...
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The great dilemma! The good news is, based on my experience, I now realize anyone can sculpt a tighter set of arms.
Please don't tell me it runs in your family or you inherited flabby arms from...
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ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks are trying to balance out their backcourt and make a playoff push by bringing in Mike Bibby.
Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Bibby, acquired from the Sacramento Kings for...
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Flu-Fighting Foods
Winter doesn't have to mean the misery of colds, flu and other viral infections if you feed your body what it needs to fight them off.
A rundown body that is out of balance internally...
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The Exercise Hater's Workout!
Most of you know how passionate I am about exercise and nutrition. However, I am constantly reminded of the fact that I'm in the minority.
If you hate to work out,...
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The Ultimate Butt Workout
By Calzadilla, BA, CPT, ACE Raphael
You want a great looking tight butt, don't you? And, you want a workout that can help take you there. You've come to the...
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Find Lasting Weight Loss
The first things many women do when they want to lose weight is dramatically cut their calories and make a list of off-limit foods. Even with the best intentions, doing this...
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By Calzadilla, BA, CPT, ACE Raphael
Chief Fitness Pro
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the...
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10 Ingredients of Weight Loss Success!
By Carolina Diaz-Bordon
After sharing his new discover with his patients, they urged him to share it with the world. So he wrote what has turned out to...
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Kickstart Your Diet (8-Step Plan)
By Raphael Calzadilla, BA, CPT, ACE
Most of the time my biggest struggle with people is getting them to be consistent. It’s not possible to lose fat at a steady...
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You want to get in shape. Maybe you've made yet another New Year's resolution to do it. So what's stopping you? You've probably read about the long-term benefits of exercise: disease reduction, longevity,...
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Size Up Wisely
Think of professional beauties as aesthetic marvels (and genetic accidents). Don't compare yourself with them. Besides, those whose looks you covet are busy rating themselves against...
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By Supermarket Guru
One of the biggest factors in buying organic or free-range is that it costs more and if you're on a budget it can be daunting, but a new study shows the superior nutritional value of...
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By Gina Lombardi
Wondering if you’re getting anywhere with your exercise program? If you’re not yet seeing visible results, it may be hard to believe that your effort is worth...
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Heath Ledger found dead in NYC apartment
Authorities say actor's death likely suicide or accidental overdose
Breaking news
MSNBC News Services
updated 3:11pm PST
NEW YORK - Heath Ledger was...
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Cinnamon Stewed Apples
A terrific companion for ham or pork, this recipe can be doubled easily and will keep in the refrigerator for about a week. The sauce is somewhat thin just after cooking,...
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HealthDay
By Robert Preidt
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Energy drinks boost blood pressure and heart rate and could pose risks to people with hypertension...
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Motivation Vacation: Get Back on Track
By Linda Spangle
Motivation is funny. For one thing, it always seems to leave right in the middle of a good weight-loss program. You were doing so well. Then one...
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10 Ways to Cut Calories
By Susan Burke MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
Keep it light, man! Before heading to the kitchen, remind yourself that you can lighten' up (and lose weight without trying) by merely cutting...
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A fierce arctic storm lashed the California coast Friday, threatening to paralyze the mountains with deep snow and bring devastating rain to a coastal landscape already charred...
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A Little Wine, Sunlight Help Boost Women's Health
Two small studies suggest life-enhancing, life-extending benefits
THURSDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Two of life's simple pleasures -- a glass...
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New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow...
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7 Tricks for Avoiding Scary Treats!
The first of the holiday gorge-fests begins with the scariest of all holidays -- Halloween. Ghosts, goblins, witches and zombies will be on the prowl on this unholy...
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10 Ways to Maintain Weight Loss & Still Enjoy Halloween
It’s almost the day you’ve dreaded since you started your diet -- October 31st.
While the children have basked in the joy of...
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It is no wonder that the cantaloupe with its refreshingly rich flavor and aroma and minimal number of calories is the most popular variety of melon in the United States. Although they have become...
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Pumpkin Spice Cake
Pumpkin desserts become especially popular during the fall and winter months. Of course, pumpkin pie is America's favorite pumpkin dessert, but this orange colored butter cake,...
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Detoxification with Fruit Nutrition
Researches say that due to environmental poisons, inadequate food and mental stress the body obtains an acidic chemical imbalance. The body accumulates toxins...
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Flexible muscles may be stronger muscles
Reuters Health
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Reuters Health
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Gulp! Another Reason to Can Cola Cravings
By Shawn McKee
It’s three in the afternoon, the yawns have started, and bleary-eyed I wander like a sugar zombie from my cubicle to search for the...
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Spicy Backyard Barbecue Chicken Fajitas
Prep: 15 minutes, Chill: 8 hours, Grill: 40 minutes, Stand: 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) chicken, quartered
2 cups spicy...
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By: Shawn McKee
Nothing sparks nostalgia like summertime. Remembering summer crushes, picnics past, family vacations, short-shorts, swimming pools and watermelons. The days are longer, the boys of...
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Jacques' Homemade Cotton Candy
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Genetically Modified Foods
By Dustin Driver
When cars had big fins and the Space Race wasn’t just a video game, engineered food was all the rage, and kids dropped all their lunch money on...
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Gossip's Dirty Little Secret
By Jennifer Drapkin
From Psychology Today
Updated: July 27, 2007
One hot week in late summer, Jennifer Aniston appeared on the cover of no less than eight magazines....
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Greek Salad With Grilled Chicken
Enjoy a great Greek salad of Olympian proportions and take home the gold medal for Best New Meal! Bet you didn't know the original Greek salad does not include lettuce....
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Some excess weight isn't really fat, but what some clinicians such as Elson Haas, M.D., refer to as "false fat." That's the excess bloat and water retention that comes from hypersensitivity...
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Is Your Social Life Making You Fat?<br>
by Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, author of The F-Factor Diet
<P>Eating healthy is challenging for many people. Most will admit that...
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A More D-manding diet
By Harvard Health
Updated: July 16, 2007
Vitamin D has long been recognized as vital to bone health because the body needs the vitamin to absorb calcium. But research has...
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Why so angry? How rage can make you ill
1 in 10 men believed mad enough to damage property, injure others
By Kevin Hoffman
The baby-faced kid is crushed against the chain-link octagon, swallowing punches...
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Cool Melon Sipper
Ingredients
2 cups cubed peeled cantaloupe, divided
2 cups cubed peeled honeydew melon, divided
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Water vs. Sports Drinks
Staying well hydrated is crucial when working out. But does a sports drink offer more benefits than water? The answer depends on the length, type and intensity of exercise...
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Shrimp and White Bean Salad with Creamy Lemon-Dill Dressing
For a flavor variation, try arugula and basil in place of watercress and dill. You can also substitute chopped rotisserie chicken for...
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Many Americans Avoid Regaining Lost Weight
By Harvard Health
Updated: July 5, 2007
Many Americans manage not to regain the weight they lose, a new study has found. Researchers looked at data from...
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Healthy cereal tops sports drink after workout
Reuters Health
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Reuters Health
By Megan Rauscher
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After a lengthy bout of physical exercise,...
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Gossip's Dirty Little Secret
By Jennifer Drapkin
One hot week in late summer, Jennifer Aniston appeared on the cover of no less than eight magazines. Reports on her divorce from Brad Pitt ranged from...
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10 Tips to Stay Fit on Vacation
Summer is officially here and you know what that means -- vacation time! A time to relax, kick back, take in the sun and let work slip from your mind for a few days....
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Top 10 Tips to Stay Fit While on Vacation
By Jacklyn Johnson
Summer is officially here and you know what that means -- vacation time! A time to relax, kick back, take in the sun and let work slip from...
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Sesame-Ginger Chicken Kabobs
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A Better Beach Walk
Give your walk extra calorie-burning power with these simple exercises.
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Spice-Baked Sea Bass and Red Lentils
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground ginger
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Crispy Prosciutto and Scallion Frittata
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced on the diagonal
4 ounces thinly sliced...
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Smoky Chicken Corn Cakes
1 3 1/2- to 4-pound rotisserie chicken
1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
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Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Parmesan
5 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 large...
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Golden Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives
1 cup long-grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds...
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Make Exercise Your Passion
Get into the exercise groove in five easy steps.
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Shoe Talk 101
Our Guide to Finding a Proper Fit
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All Star Foods That Fight For Health
Find out which foods rank highest in antioxidant content
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Food Trends Worth Following
When Less Is More
The trend of small plates, tapas, and mini-meals is large on flavor and nutrition. Whether they're Spanish tapas, Italian antipasti or cicchetti, Chinese...
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Food Trends Worth FOllowing
Functional Foods
Functional foods are enriched with nutrients that may not be inherent to a given food. Familiar examples include orange juice fortified with calcium or...
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Food Trends Worth Following
Locally Grown Foods
As people seek fresher foods, they have begun to connect with local family farms. Community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs and farmers' markets...
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Food Trends Worth Following
What are these trends?
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Top 10 Exercise Answers
By Michael Stefano
1. How can I lose weight?
At a recent medical conference, a prominent physician coined the expression "Foot and Fork Disease” to describe...
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Exercise linked to less anxiety, depression
Reuters Health
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Reuters Health
Copyright © 2007 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution...
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Scared Of Sushi? Raw Facts, Tasty Recipes
By Becky Billingsley
Rocks, salt, rice and raw fish.
More than a millennia ago, in Southeast Asia, those were the ingredients for making sushi....
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Can a Dash of Spice Improve Your Health?
By Joanne Eglash
My grandmother was Top Chef in the house when I was growing up.
“There’s no such thing as too much pepper,” she always...
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"Light" Your Way to Skin Renewal
By Harvard Health
Updated: May 9, 2007
At one time, women could get a lasting younger look only by a surgical facelift. Then came skin-rejuvenation...
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Aside from pesticide usage and a few other issues, most of us haven't worried much about the connections between health issues and the environment. For our health, we work on our waistlines and fret...
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Cola, not Coffee, Raises Blood Pressure
By Harvard Health
Updated: May 9, 2007
"I love coffee; I love tea; I love the java jive, and it loves me..." Most "caf-fiends" can...
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It's What You Eat, Not How, That Counts
Eating slowly in smaller portions may not curb overeating, study finds
By Jeffrey Perkel
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 9...
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Cut Your Diet's 'Energy Density' and Lose Weight
Eating more foods such as soups, fruits and vegetables is key, study finds
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
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Americans Not Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies
National goals for a healthy diet are still not being met, CDC report shows
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
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Dieting Usually Healthy for Older Adults: Study
Physical function is unaffected by typical weight loss, researchers say
FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Older,...
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Drug Safety: There's No Magic Pill, Study Says
For example, daily aspirin's death risk equals that of driving
By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 8...
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Teen TV Buffs Prone to Learning Problems
The time could be better spent reading and doing homework, study suggests
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 7...
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TV Use Pervasive Among Tiniest Tots
Almost two-thirds of kids under 2 watch TV daily, study finds
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) --...
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Protein May Be Key to Brain's Evolution
Humans developed 'neuropsin' subtype 5 million years ago, study finds
TUESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- A...
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Custom Bodywork: Small Changes, Big Muscles
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By Scott Quill, Men's Health
Last Updated: 12/04/2006 13:00:37
Watching those makeover shows on TV, you might think the only way to change your...
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Chicken-Tortilla Soup
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 10 ounces)...
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BBasil Shrimp with Feta and Orzo
1 regular-size foil oven bag
Cooking spray
1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided...
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Fresh Tomato-Herb Pizzas
According to legend, rosemary is good for improving the memory.
1 tablespoon honey
1 package dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105° to...
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Hand washing: A simple way to prevent infection
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Last Updated: 12/05/2005
Hand washing is a simple habit — one that requires minimal training and no special equipment....
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The Anti-Aging Meal Plan
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By Bonnie Taub-Dix, R.D., Women's Health
Last Updated: 12/01/2006 09:18:26
If I want to live as long and as healthily as possible, what should my daily menu...
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Prevention's Anti-Aging Guide
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By Andreas von Bubnoff and Joanna Lloyd, Prevention
Last Updated: 12/04/2006 09:54:21
We used to think our fate was in the cards—or in the stars....
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For the New You, Focus on 'Happy'
Posted by Debbie Rocker
on Sun, Apr 15, 2007, 11:59 am PDT
It may sound trite, but it’s useful: If you can find a way to feel good right now,...
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High Calcium, Vitamin D Intake May Harm Aging Brain
May 1, 2007 08:55:32 AM PST
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who consume high levels of...
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Heartburn
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Last Updated: September 30, 2005
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how...
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Heartburn
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Last Updated: September 30, 2005
Heartburn is a feeling of burning, warmth, heat, or pain that often starts in the upper abdomen just beneath the lower breastbone...
