Could You Have Crohn’s Disease?

Could You Have Crohn’s Disease?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

A bout of diarrhea here and there is fairly common. From stomach bugs to hormones to food poisoning, the list of potential culprits runs the gamut. But when the occurrences become more persistent, it can be sign of a more serious problem, namely Crohn’s disease.  What Is Crohn’s Disease?  …

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Five Reasons Why You Should Deadlift

Five Reasons Why You Should Deadlift

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

By David LaMartina After the squat, the deadlift is the most effective movement that you can do in the gym. Epitomizing the term “compound movement,” it uses nearly every muscle in your entire body, from your traps all the way down to your calves. Bodybuilders, competitive lifters, and many other…

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It’s National Heart Health Month

It’s National Heart Health Month

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Take heart — February marks National Heart Health Month, and what better time to get your ticker in tip-top shape? After all, it could save your life. Did you know cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer in the United States? An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart…

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Foods That Fight Aging

Foods That Fight Aging

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

by Laurie Boris The amount of money that Americans spend in an effort to keep their faces youthful and their tummies taut – whether it’s by a plastic surgeon’s blade or by the cosmetologist’s hypodermic of Botox – could rival any line item in President Obama’s economic stimulus package. But…

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An Earthy Way to Eat

An Earthy Way to Eat

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Today is Earth Day, and it’s a time to focus on all things green. Making just a small change or two, like investing in reusable grocery bags or replacing light bulbs with more energy-efficient ones certainly helps the Earth. But this year, why not help yourself, too? Instead of buying…

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The Biggest Loser

The Biggest Loser

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

Now, viewers can put The Biggest Loser Diet to work, available through TheBiggest Loser book or through the biggestloserclub.com for less than $5 a week. But you will not have to do this alone. You will not only have the ability to interact with other dieters; you will also have…

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Good Habits to Stay Healthy

Good Habits to Stay Healthy

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

By Juliet Cohen Healthy habits are an important parts of growing up. There are an infinite number of positive acts you can take for your well-being. One can get good health by setting basic rules in life. Eating is an essential and important part of life. One can get good…

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Protect Yourself from Workout Injuries

Protect Yourself from Workout Injuries

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

By now most people are aware of the benefits of exercise. However, many people begin a program, only to have it interrupted by an injury. Fortunately, preventing an injury is easy, if you follow these simple guidelines. Use Good Form Precise and fluid movements yield better results than movements performed…

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Freshen Your Breath, Reduce Cancer Risk

Freshen Your Breath, Reduce Cancer Risk

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Freshen up with parsley. You probably didn’t know it, but the benefits of fresh parsley go well beyond simply adding color to a plate. This herb is actually enriched with plenty of healing properties – and who can forget the fragrant flavor it adds to foods. The two most popular…

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Eat for All-Day Energy

Eat for All-Day Energy

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

How many times have we started a diet, only to have a decrease in blood sugar sabotage our efforts by lunchtime? Sometimes dieting can feel like a double-edged sword. We do everything right. We count calories, fat and carbohydrates and we reduce our sodium. Then why does it sometimes feel…

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