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Adherence to a “prudent diet”, rich in whole grains, fruits, legumes, fish, vegetables and poultry has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease and overall mortality in women, according to…

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Did you know children receive about 80% of their lifetime sun exposure by the time they are 18? So, it comes as no surprise that experts now believe that protecting your skin…

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It’s no secret that women are the worst when it comes to ignoring fatigue.  It’s estimated that over 80% of women experience insomnia because of premenstrual syndrome.  Compared to men, twice as…

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When most people are thinking of cutting back on calories, they mainly look to reduce the amount of FOOD they’re putting in their mouths. But what about liquid calories? Simple changes, like…

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This equation is designed to help you figure out how many calories your body needs to function on a day to day basis.

Body weight (in pounds) x 15 +…

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The concept of charging people more money to fly based on how much they weigh is a heavy issue. In this article, Martinique Haller argues that there is no way this can…

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The concept of charging people more money to fly based on how much they weigh is a heavy issue. In this article, Lindsay Hutton sides with their airlines and frames the idea…

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You probably know the benefits of fiber by now, the most common one being to keep constipation to a minimum, but did you know it can also help reduce the risk of…

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According to studies, women who eat a high glycemic index (GI) diet are especially susceptible to the development of type 2 diabetes. A newer study also shows that high GI and glycemic…

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The following article is written by Lisa Marie Mercer The colorful cranberry is synonymous with holiday happiness. This festive fruit has some interesting folklore surrounding its name. The…

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It’s fun to share your favorite sport or workout with other people. There are a lot of activities that can be done solo and it can feel good for it to…

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You’ve probably heard it before- drink your milk, it’s good for your bones! While milk isn’t the only source of calcium you can get, there is a lot of truth behind this…

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Cutting sugar from your diet is quite trendy these days. Many dieters even go so far as to proudly proclaim that they have “stopped eating sugar” all together. Well, in reality that…

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The following article is written by Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics).

For cutting edge sports nutrition information, the annual meeting of the American…

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The following article is written by Lisa Marie Mercer, a freelance writer, fitness studio owner and book author.

I spent nine years teaching fitness in Boston. When I first…

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