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Every year more than one million new cases of cancer are diagnosed. This deadly disease is only eclipsed by heart disease as the number-one killer. By 2010, cancer is expected to assume the top spot as the leading killer in the United States. February marks National Cancer Prevention Month. While…
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When you see those get-fit-quick fitness products advertised on TV, what’s your first reaction? The irresistible temptation is hard to resist when big results, like a “six-pack in 30 days!” are promised. When the ads are just so believable – and when famous faces hawk them – it’s tough not…
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You’ve consumed your allotted calories for the day when a killer craving comes out of nowhere. You’re first instinct is to reach for the Ben and Jerry’s, but don’t give in just yet. We have a more polished approach to ward off those hunger pangs. Bypass the kitchen for the…
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Stop being lazy. Instead of paying someone else to do your spring cleaning, get busy. Shovel snow. Rake leaves. Cut the grass. Cleaning up the yard is a great way to get active. Not only are you getting the job done, you’re also burning calories at the same time. Believe…
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A little weight loss can go a long way… in the bedroom. Research shows that losing just 10 percent of those extra pounds can dramatically improve your sex life. Experts say that’s because people tend to have a better self image when they lose weight, making them more comfortable when…
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Going out to lunch is a favorite pastime of employees everywhere. Pop into just about any of your favorite dining hot spots and you’ll see long lines and hungry faces. While going out to lunch every day may seem like a great reward for a long morning of hard work,…
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If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times. So water you waiting for? There’s no denying the benefits of good, old-fashioned H2O. The ultimate diet drink, water is an all-natural solution that contains no fat, no calories and no sugar. Experts recommend consuming 6 to 8 glasses…
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If you reach for something sweet when you’re stressed or angry – or simply out of habit – then you’re definitely not alone. Many people reach for simple carbohydrates like candy, ice cream or cookies when they’re tired or upset. Some researchers are convinced that carb cravings like this may…
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Feeling guilty about enjoying a few marshmallow bunnies and chicks? Don’t. Fill up Easter baskets with plenty of Peeps – the marshmallow-y confection that comes in bunny and chick varieties. Spring used to be the only time when the treats would hatch, but now you can find them during other…
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Some of us are early birds, and some of us want to shoot the early birds for being so chipper in the morning. When it comes to exercising, it’s important to be aware of your body’s natural clock. Pick the time when you feel the strongest and most energized to…
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