5 Health Slip-Ups—Remedied

By Denise Schipani We've all taken one pain reliever too many or not finished a round of antibiotics. But how bad are these mistakes, really? The answers, and what you should know for next time. Oops! I didn't finish a prescribed course of antibiotics. It's tempting to stop taking the medication once you start feeling better, but just because you don't feel sick anymore...

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25 simple ways to get more steps in your day

Getty ImagesBy Su Reid-St. JohnSo you've heard it a million times: Walk more! Aim for 10,000 steps a day! But taking the stairs instead of the elevator will only get you so far. Steal a few of these fresh tips to help you rack up your mileage. (Looking for a great way to track those steps? Click here.) 1. Pace the room while waiting at the doctor's office.2. Grocery shopping?...

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Have you been impacted by suicide?

Coverage of the tenth anniversary of 9/11 has pooled in the center of every media outlet this week with stories of lives and deaths taken control of by terrorist attacks. There is also the slow drip of news about prominent suicide deaths -- totally unrelated to September 11th and still, offering a strange confluence of lingering loss, but this time by one person's choice to...

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Weight Loss Secrets from The Biggest Loser's Olivia Ward and Hannah Curlee

By Jenna Autuori-DedicFor Biggest Loser: Couples winner Olivia Ward and her sister-teammate, Hannah Curlee, the real secret to shedding a combined 249 pounds -- and keeping the weight off -- wasn't a strict diet or insane workouts. Or even Bob and Jillian. Their success strategies are surprisingly simple and so worth stealing. Related: Hear More from...

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3 Nutrients to Accelerate Muscle Recovery

By: StacyAtZeel Allowing your muscles to recover between workouts is as important as the exercise itself. After all, there's a reason why you're achy for a day or two following back-to-back Core Fusion classes. Strenuous workouts cause physical tissue damage, and your body needs ample time to heal.  Recuperating after a tough workout, however, doesn't mean...

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5 Ways To Help Your Parents Lose Weight

Eveyone I know is on a diet. They are trying to fit into a pair of jeans, a new dress, or a suit they have had in their closet for six years. Some of them buy a pair of True Religion Jeans in a smaller size and hang them up in a noticeable area as an incentive (the incentive is no doubt the price tag on these jeans). Some of my friends are successful, and others are discouraged...

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Remembering loved ones lost on September 11

Ann Douglas Bear Island, Meredith, New HampshireHer son, Frederick John Cox, 27, an associate at the investment-banking firm Sandler O'Neill + Partners, died in the collapse of the World Trade Center's Tower Two. Sarah Wainio BaltimoreHer sister, Honor Elizabeth Wainio, 27, a retail district manager, was on United Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania....

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Take Charge of Menopause

By Trisha Calvo Posted August 26, 2011 from Woman's Day; October 1, 2011 You've heard about the symptoms. But the truth is menopause doesn't have to be miserable. It turns out your attitude towards the hormone shift can make a big difference in how you handle it. "Women who know what to expect and have a positive outlook often have an easier time," says Karen Deighan,...

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