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A Vivacious Voice for Veganism: “Iron"-ing out the Issues

Posted April 9, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Workout Fuel, Special Features

Are you curious about the vegan lifestyle? Does it seem a little bit mysterious? Perhaps you’ve thought about trying it yourself. In this new column from senior staff writer Katie Drummond, Katie explores many of the challenges that vegans face and dispels…

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Too Sapped For Sex? Reasons for a Limping Libido

Posted December 3, 2007 at 05:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Body Image, Special Features

You may not even have noticed your sex drive waning, especially if you’ve got a busy work schedule or a hectic home life. However, for many (some experts think the numbers are as high as 40% of sexually active American women),…

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Video: All About Vitamin B12

Posted September 28, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Her News, Special Features, Videos

Of course, you’ve heard about vitamin B12 - but do you know what it does, and whether or not you get enough? Deficiencies in this water-soluble vitamin can lead to fatigue and anemia, so if you’ve been feeling sluggish, tired and short…

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Doping with blood substitute has negative impact on performance

Posted June 28, 2007 at 03:30 PM by Courtney Albon

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her News, Special Features

Attempts to enhance performance with a doping agent called Hemopure, may not be worth the effort.  According to a recent study, the blood substitute intended to strengthen patients with anemia, may actually do the opposite for elite athletes seeking a boost in endurance.…

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Staying Fit and Starting a Family – Eating in Your Thirties (Part Two)

Posted June 22, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features

This is the second part in a three-part series that focuses on age and healthy eating.  In Part One, senior writer Katie Drummond dishes on what women in their 20s need in order to fuel their bodies.  Part Two offers the same nutritional savviness,…

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On-the-Go Eating for Building Bones: A Dining Guide for Your Active Twenties (Part One)

Posted June 21, 2007 at 05:48 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Vegetarianism, Workout Fuel

This is the first part in a three-part series that focuses on age and healthy eating.  In Part One, senior writer Katie Drummond dishes on what women in their 20s need in order to fuel their bodies.

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