The Whole Wheat Hoax: Outsmart It. Here's How.

Can you ace this quiz? Three shoppers walk into a grocery store looking for the most healthful bread. One sees a loaf labeled "Whole Wheat Bread" and drops it in her cart. The second shopper spots a loaf of "Multigrain Bread" and heads to the checkout register. The third shopper picks a loaf of bread that's "Made with whole grains" and decides she's made a smart choice....

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Abortion Is Not Selfish

Abortion is not selfish. There I have said it, and now let the lynching begin. But before the virtual stoning commences, you have to read why, along with my disclaimer. I am a mother of two (the second one is scheduled to pop out any day now). I personally could not envision my life with Munchie and Fronky. I am not even sure I could go through with an abortion. But there...

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4 Easy Ways to Become a Morning Person

By: Bethany GumperI've always wanted to be one of those women who jump out of bed and into a pair of running shoes at 7 a.m. What an amazing feeling: to stroll into work after a three-mile jog, a Spinning class, or a series of sun salutations. But I wouldn't know. To fix this issue, I met with sleep guru Colette Haward, MD, a psychiatrist in New York City. "There's a...

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Trend to Try Now: Sarah Jessica Parker's Leopard Denim

AP Images Sarah Jessica Parker has been spotted sporting the sure-to-be replacement for spring's brightly-colored jeans craze — leopard denim. Also seen on celebs like Mandy Moore, Drew Barrymore, and Isla Fisher, the animal print looks fresh now and transitions effortlessly into fall. Make like Sarah Jessica and add some spots to your back-to-school season wardrobe. SEE...

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Mind Over Manners: The Dos and Don'ts of Yoga Class

By: Alexa CorteseWhether you're a first timer or a bona fide yogi, awkward situations in yoga class are bound to pop up.Keep your Zen in check with etiquette advice from New York yoga instructors Rachel Krupa and Stephanie Pieczenik Marango. Related: QUIZ: Which Yoga Style Is Right for You? DoCome to class in a relaxed and open state of mind. "Check your ego at...

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What You Should Know Before Trying Kettlebells

Everyone these days seems to be incorporating kettlebells into her workouts. Vanessa Hudgens uses them to stay strong, and Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey have also worked out with them. While most everyone can do a kettlebell workout, there's a few things that every kettlebell beginner should know before trying this new hot trend. 1. Form is king. Before...

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Pantry Raid: 11 Healthy Food Swaps to Make

By: Amanda PressnerCan't remember the last time you cleaned out your cupboards? It's time to start fresh. Here, 11 simple food swaps that will spice up your meals and cut calories and fat. Related: 6 Dishes That Slash 1,000 Calories Off Your Meal Flour & Oils Stock up on: Whole wheat flourToss: Half the 5-pound bag of white flour An easy way to get...

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5 Decadent Snacks That are Healthier Than You Think

By Meaghan CameronFull-fat CheeseAlan Aragon, the Men's Health Weight-Loss Coach, says his clients actually see a reduction in appetite when they mindfully eat flavorful varieties of cheese. The protein/fat combo plus truly unique flavors and an endless array of choices could really make full-fat cheese a dieter's best friend. Yes, seriously! ChocolateHere's...

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Men Are Living Almost as Long as Women

Ever since 1928, when the discovery of penicillin virtually wiped out maternal deaths due to "childbed fever," women have been living longer than men. But that is changing. As short a time ago as 2003, the life expectancy gap was five years. Yet according to a 2011 study from the University of Wisconsin's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, that figure has shrunk to...

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Busted: Top 10 Myths Related to Heart Problems

We at oxygenmag love busting myths. And this time around we'll debunk some myths related to human heart which has always been shrouded in mystery, be it in the Bollywood movies or in real life as vital body organ. We are constantly swimming in an ocean of heart-related myths. There's a lack of complete and correct knowledge about the heart and people don't really know what's...

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User post: I've lost 40 pounds . .

6 months ago, I was sitting in my bed. Next to me was 2 cans of soda, tortilla chips with dip, leftovers from the night before and to finish off, ice cream. I was watching the biggest loser, wishing I could lose weight. Feeling awful that I had reached 206lbs. I blamed it all on my recent ACL knee injury, but the truth is..I was fat before that! The day the doctor cleared me...

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