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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Nancy Clark: Heart Health

Posted May 8, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller

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

Although exercise is one of the best ways to improve heart health, even athletes are not immune from heart disease. You have undoubtedly heard reports of marathon runners who die of heart attacks and football players who have strokes. Women, like men, need…

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Vitamin D: The Nutrient Your Body Needs Now!

Posted March 29, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Caroline Shannon

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements

Who would have thought that a nice, long walk outside could not only help a gal get her butt in shape, but also provide her with a daily shot of vitamin D?

But while the weather is still fluctuating…

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Fresh Versus Farmed Salmon: A Fishy Debate

Posted March 12, 2008 at 07:00 PM by Caroline Shannon

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating

The benefits of salmon and its omega-3 fatty acids have been long touted by health experts around the globe who claim the fish has near supernatural powers, including anti-aging and does-your-body-good advantages.

But the thing that many health enthusiasts may…

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