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Yesterday, as I sat on a too-long train ride, I picked up a copy of Marie Claire that I found sitting in the seat pocket in front of me (I didn’t buy it, I swear!) and found myself flipping past the fashion…

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In January, I came across an article from msnbc that has weighed heavily on my mind. It discussed the cost of quality eating. According to University of Washington researchers, the cost of healthy foods is increasing. This is especially…

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Another research study touts the benefits of a diet that is high in whole grains. This particular study, which was published in the January issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, claims that whole grain diets can dramatically help with…

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Studies show that by teaming up with a friend you are more likely to stick to healthy eating and weight loss goals. It’s not always easy to find a partner who is a good influence and will see you through to…

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So far science hasn’t figured out how humans can live forever. You could take a gamble on cryogenics and hope that in the future some mad scientist brings you back to life. However, researchers say there is a more sensible approach…

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You may hear it time and time again—breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There is actually a plethora of research to back up this claim. A recent study by Harvard researchers found that people who ate breakfast every morning…

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It looks like we’re finally listening to those words of wisdom that warn against the shortcomings of dieting, according to data from a new market research study released this past Friday.

According to the survey of 26,000 American adults,…

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We can all likely come up with dozens of reasons why someone might avoid exercise - a busy lifestyle, boredom, a nagging injury. However, there are good reasons to keep moving. Physically, regular activity will stave off illness (both those common…

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Those who need to lose a few pounds are always looking for new techniques that will help. Sadly, some will do almost anything to get that number on the scale lower, no matter how ridiculous it may seem.

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While heavier people will need to take the same general approach to weight loss as those with fewer pounds to lose, reducing calories so they take in less than they burn, they may want to keep a few additional factors in…

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Ah, your metabolism - in scientific terms, it’s a series of chemical processes by which the body obtains energy to fuel vital processes. In the minds of the average North American, it’s what keeps slowing down as we get older, and…

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When it comes to staying the course on your healthy lifestyle plan, motivation is extremely important. Unless you have some reason to get yourself to the gym and keep the cakes and cookies out of the pantry, you likely aren’t…

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We all want to gain muscle but not many women actually know how to do it effectively. Muscle building activity is about a lot more than looking good - strength training staves off osteoporosis and maintains overall wellness as…

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While a proper fitness and diet program are a large part of healthy living, finding a way to maintain a good balance is also important. If you accomplish this, not only will you have more energy to spare for the…

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A new study released last Wednesday found that most Americans are still in the dark about what causes cancer - many have false ideas about the sources of the illness and miss the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

A group…

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