Lifestyle Stories from April 1, 2013 (Change date)
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More Americans opting for joint replacementsApr 03, 2013 12:32 am - Americans are swapping out joints at a record pace. More than a million people a year are getting a total joint replacement — most typically an artificial hip or knee. W...
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Type 2 diabetes increasing among younger peopleApr 03, 2013 6:14 am - On learning she had Type 2 diabetes and would need to adopt a healthful diet for the rest of her life, Lavon Swygert did the only thing that felt natural. The 13-year-ol...
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Teams develop a taste for healthier foodsApr 02, 2013 1:09 pm - When was the last time you had a spinach shake for breakfast? How about raw codfish ceviche for lunch and Brussels sprouts with turmeric for dinner? The Fittest Loser Co...
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Nightmare bacteria a growing threatApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - Federal officials are warning that “nightmare bacteria” — including the deadly superbug that struck a National Institutes of Health facility two years ago — are increasi...
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Trainers keeping contestants motivated, accountableApr 03, 2013 10:20 am - The Fittest Loser contestants and their trainers have been working together for two months. In that time, the personal trainers at Push Fitness have gotten to know their...
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Travel companions favor 1954 Chevrolet 3100Apr 03, 2013 6:14 am - The open road, motoring experience is best when shared with friends. Mark Korczyk knows this quite well. The Algonquin resident has quite an unusual seatmate keeping hi...
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Breakthroughs in heart treatment replacing surgeon's knifeApr 03, 2013 6:14 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Have a heart problem? If it's fixable, there's a good chance it can be done without surgery, using tiny tools and devices that are pushed through tubes i...
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Limit sugar intake so your body can function properlyApr 02, 2013 12:31 pm - How can something so sweet be so bad for you? Sugar is everywhere in today's foods. Take a look at any processed food and most will have some form of added sugar — be it...
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Being klutzy no longer a reason to avoid gymApr 03, 2013 6:14 am - To paraphrase one of my favorite fictional characters of all time — GOB Bluth from “Arrested Development” — I've (maybe) made a huge mistake. My boyfriend, Brian, and I ...
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Five must-have decorating ideas for springApr 02, 2013 12:18 pm - As soon as my holiday decor is boxed up and stored away, I'm ready for spring. By the time spring officially starts on March 20, I know exactly how I want to decorate my...