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(ARA) – No matter what career field you work in or activities you do, you are susceptible to back injury. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, back injuries are the most frequent reason for missing work besides the common…

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Blood clotting is essential! Without that ability, sustained by Vitamin A, a cut would cause a person to bleed to death. As I stated last week when talking about Vitamin D, this vitamin is also part of the…

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You do your best to get your vitamins and minerals - but do you really know what makes them so important? In a series of articles, Alexandra Haller will enlighten you to the various benefits of different dietary nutrients, giving you…

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If you’ve struggled with clinical depression, you may be at a greater risk for developing osteoporosis, according to a new study by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) released on Monday.

The study found that women with depression…

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(ARA) - Knee pain sufferers, especially those with osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK), experienced dramatic life changes including the ability to work, exercise and stay in their homes, according to a recent survey conducted by the makers of Synvisc. More than 20…

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We’re constantly reminded of the importance of maintaining healthy bones – from bulking up your bone density in your 20’s to preventing bone loss in your 30’s and 40’s, women have to put in a lifetime of work to keep osteoporosis…

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In this weekly column, Her Active Philosopher, Senior writer Katie Drummond, waxes philosophical and writes lyrically as she invites us on her personal health and fitness journey. You can read her previous columns by clicking on the following links: column one;

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It’s a sad fact that anorexia nervosa is a common problem among young women, particularly female athletes. Not only does undernourishment compromise the athletic abilities of these young competitors, but, more importantly, malnourishment means the risk for early-onset osteoporosis, thanks to the secondary amenorrhea…

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It was a great week at Her Active Life!  In case you missed them, check out some of last week’s popular headlines:

1) Dr. Mirkin: To eat or not…

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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.

You’ll go…

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In today’s society, it is not uncommon to find teenage girls trying their best to fit in with what the media is portraying as the “right” way to be.  Being skinny seems to be what is “in” these days’ – thanks, in part,…

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If you need to recharge your batteries before your evening workout, then the fruit in the yellow jacket is perfect for you. 

Packing just 100 - 110 calories and 467 mg of potassium, the banana registers as one of…

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Just in case you missed them, some of last week’s popular headlines:

*Select your smoothie!  Energizing recipes for morning, noon and night *5…

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