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Did You Know… …Running May Make You Less Likely to Have Joint Problems?

Even avid runners often worry that the repetitive motion of running causes excessive wear and tear on their joints, and particularly their knees. This...

Occasional Exercise—Does it Do Any Good?

Busy schedules and often overwhelming responsibilities have paved the way for a particular type of exerciser known as the weekend warrior. Weekend warriors go...
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Five Quick Tips for Dropping Holiday Pounds

The winter holidays have come and gone, but, according to a new study, the holiday weight gain may still be hanging around. Don’t be...
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This Weight Loss Herb is Proven By Medical Research

Although gymnema sylvestre has been used in traditional medical disciplines since the 6th century B.C., you’ve probably never heard of it. Those in the...
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Red Cabbage Microgreens: A Superfood Discovery!

The mature red cabbage plant is full of nutrients that help to keep your immune system primed, your eyesight protected, your body free of...
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It’s Time to Ditch Artificial Sweeteners for Good—Here’s Why

The allure of artificial sweeteners hooks an estimated 180 million Americans. With zero calories and 200 times the sweetness of sugar, artificial sweeteners like...

Is Your Weight Gain Due to an Iodine Deficiency?

Statistics show that nearly 74% of “healthy” adults consume inadequate quantities of iodine. An estimated 800 million to 2 billion individuals worldwide are affected...
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High-Protein Diet Linked to Heart Failure Risk in Older Women

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart failure afflicts 5.7 million Americans, and accounted for 1 of every 9 deaths in 2009....

Experts Believe We Need Taxes and Restrictions on Soda to Protect Public Health

For millions of Americans, soda is their drink of choice, despite the link to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity,...
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Yo-Yo Dieting May Harm Your Heart

Weight cycling, or yo-yo dieting, refers to losing weight and regaining it back again multiple times. Numerous studies highlight the deleterious effects weight cycling...