Health and Fitness
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Lake County leaders learn healthier residents can bring economic benefitsJan 24, 2017 12:00 am - About 200 Lake County leaders gathered Tuesday for what served as brainstorming session on how to improve residents' health. In part, those who attended the Together Sum...
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Power is no problem for vegan athletes
Jan 22, 2017 6:30 am - "I don't want to be vegan," David Carter once said to his wife. "That's for weaklings." At the time, Carter was an NFL defensive end, weighing in at more than 300 pounds...
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Dietitian to vegan athletes: 'Just eat a lot more' to fuel your body
Jan 22, 2017 6:30 am - Athletes don't need to eat a different diet from non-athletes, vegan dietitian Susan Levin of the Physicians Committee on Responsible Medicine says, they just need to ea...
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You can use your treadmill for more than a boring walk
Jan 21, 2017 6:30 am - Just because it's too cold for your normal three-mile outdoor run doesn't mean the treadmill has to be a monotonous exercise in staring at a blank wall. Los Angeles-base...
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Beyond situps: How to strengthen your core musclesJan 21, 2017 6:30 am - How strong is your core? If you're looking to tighten and tone your midsection, it's going to take more than crunches and situps. Read on to learn more about the core ...
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Millennials flock to high-intensity workouts - and hip pain follows
Jan 21, 2017 6:30 am - Physical therapist Karena Wu couldn't help notice a trend in patients visiting her New York City office this year. Many were under age 35, enjoyed strenuous workouts and...
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Your health: New blood pressure treatment guidelines raise concernsJan 21, 2017 6:30 am - New blood pressure treatment guidelines A new guideline published last week recommends less-aggressive blood pressure treatment for many people. The guideline from ...
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Elecric toothbrushes may be worth the additional costJan 21, 2017 6:30 am - Q: My husband, who never met a gadget he didn't like, wants our family to switch from regular toothbrushes to electric ones. He insists it's worth the cost because elect...
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Cancer patients can't get coverage at hospitals they want
Jan 21, 2017 6:30 am - Getting cancer is scary. Discovering that your health plan doesn't give you access to leading cancer centers may make the diagnosis even more daunting. As insurers parti...
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What's to smile about? 'Dentist With A Heart' program returnsJan 20, 2017 10:00 pm - What's to smile about in February? The Dentist with a Heart program is back again this year. Numerous local dentists are offering free dental services to people who do n...