Don't Do This Alone: Diet!

Want to peel off those unwanted pounds, pronto? Double your chances of weight loss success by joining forces with a like-minded (read eager to slim down) buddy -- or two or three. Turns out that social networks have a tremendous impact on how you behave when it comes to health, whether you are trying to stop lighting up or are intent on lightening up. Weight...

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Diet Dilemma: Low Carb or Low Fat?

Take a stroll through the health and wellness section of any bookstore, and you'll notice that many of the tomes on display are devoted to one of two ways of eating: low-carb or low-fat. Both have their merits and their downfalls, so which is the right approach to weight loss for you? Here's my take on the benefits of each: Cutting carbs: The premise behind low-carb diets...

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5 Tips To Get Toned Arms Fast!

Lifting weights can get so repetitive. Sometimes it's nice to change up your workout routine and try something new. If you're looking for new ways to get toned arms fast, try these five tips! 1. Change your grip: Your biceps are the strongest of all arm muscles and make a great curve just above the elbow. Make sure to perform bicep curls with three hand positions: palms...

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Can eggs be a healthy breakfast choice

Eggs, one of the most commonly consumed breakfast foods in the United States, have long been a subject of controversy. Are they healthy or are they a high-cholesterol trap? The answer depends on what the hen eats, says a Tel Aviv University researcher. Dr. Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Professions says that all eggs are not created equal. Her research indicates that when hens are fed with a diet low in omega-6 fatty acids...

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3 Stretches to Fix Common Runner Problems

By: Julia SavacoolYou've worked hard to get in shape, but suddenly you're feeling more achy than athletic. Prepare for a speedy recovery with these drug-free DIY treatments. Common Problems for RunnersLance Armstrong might not let a shattered collarbone keep him from his Tour de France training, but most of us are slower to bounce back when injury strikes. The trick...

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5 summer food myths that will surprise you

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D., Associate Editior-Nutrition forEatingWell Magazine Some persistent food and health myths just don't seem to go away. To really be healthy this summer, stick to common sense and don't get duped by these five summer food myths. The Myth: Garlic is a natural mosquito repellent. The Truth: Garlic wards off vampires, but it won't keep...

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Skinny Fridge: Stock Up with These Eats

Slimming down is as easy as keeping your kitchen free of bad foods.  Nutritionist Robyn Flipse, M.S., R.D., shares her favorite fridge-fillers to stay satisfied and slim. Stock up and always have these eats on hand! Low-Fat Dips, Dressings, and SpreadsPotentially dangerous food fatigue is brought on by eating boring food. A varied selection of low-fat dips...

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Should You And Your Child Lose Weight Together?

By Laurel HouseIs your child overweight? Are you? It's time to take an honest look at yourself and your family and realize that you aren't all overweight thanks only to genetics, but lifestyle habits and food choices. In fact, you very well could be to blame for your child's weight problem. Harsh? Maybe. But the reality is that, except on some occasions, children are overweight because:...

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Wake up, coffee drinkers! You're getting duped

Admit it -- we're all pretty lazy about taking care of our health. So it's no wonder that every few weeks it seems another study comes along to reassure us that habits we don't even consciously register anymore -- like drinking coffee or tea on a daily basis -- are what will actually SAVE us from death, disease, mayhem, etc. This time, researchers would...

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Amy Winehouse’s last two Fred Perry collections to be released

Amy Winehouse for Fred Perry lives on. Photo courtesy of Fred PerryFollowing Amy Winehouse's tragic death, there was one fashion-related question we didn't have the heart to ask: what about her collaboration with Fred Perry? Thestylish singer launched a really cute '50s-inspiredcollection for the brand last fall and the partnership has continued on until...

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