Lifestyle Stories from March 18, 2013 (Change date)
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Changing attitudes toward food, exercise motivate Fittest Loser competitorsMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Six weeks ago, six Daily Herald readers began the Fittest Loser Challenge eager to make changes ... changes in their attitude toward diet and exercise, changes that coul...
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Greek Yogurt Parfait with Blueberries and GranolaMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Blueberry sauce 1 pint (2 cups) fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon cornstarch Granola 1½ cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup choppe...
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Progress has her making new plans for the futureMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Six weeks ago, I was asking one of my bosses for time off at the beginning of May so I could attend the Fittest Loser finale celebration (and so I would have time to fin...
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Mediterranean diet takes healthier approach to eatingMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - For more than 30 years Dr. Andrew Weil has been the leading proponent of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. During this time, there have been many studies de...
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Your health: Don’t skimp on sleepMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Get more zzzzzzzzz’s It’s no secret that chronic sleep deprivation can play a huge role in declining health. But insomniacs are not the only victims of the conseque...
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Some acne bacteria may be helpfulMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - If you were plagued by pimples in your teen years, you may have had bacteria to blame — but not all of them. Researchers have found that not all strains of the bacteria ...
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Costlier robotic surgery soars for hysterectomiesMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Robotic surgery is increasingly being used for women's hysterectomies, adding at least $2,000 to the cost without offering much benefit over less high-tech methods, a st...
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Green smoothies provide health benefits, energy boostMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Green smoothie ... I know what you're thinking — that sounds disgusting. What's in a green smoothie anyway? A green smoothie is a shake made in your blender that has nu...
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In obesity war, the pear shape loses groundMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS — For years, conventional wisdom and some research held that the pear was better than the apple, as least for body shape and health. “We never believed that,...
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Status report for the Fittest Loser contestantsMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Karen Castillo, 37, Carpentersville Starting weight: 206 Current weight: 198 Weight lost this week: 2 pounds Total weight loss: 8 pounds, 3.8 percent Marianne C...