Health and Fitness
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FDA OKs new Novartis drug for type of advanced breast cancer
Mar 13, 2017 7:00 am - TRENTON, N.J. - U.S. regulators have approved a new drug as an initial treatment for postmenopausal women with a type of advanced breast cancer. The drug, called Kisqali...
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Survival rate improves for extremely premature infants
Mar 13, 2017 6:30 am - Survival rates for very early preterm infants have improved slightly, according to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Those who survive a...
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How to make your employees happy to come to workMar 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Would you like to create a workplace where your employees enjoy coming to work each day? What if we said you could have: • Happier (and healthier) employees • Employees ...
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Fittest Loser contestants learn how to shop right, eat rightMar 12, 2017 7:30 am - As he leads the four Fittest Loser Challenge contestants on a “how to shop smart” tour of Tony's Finer Foods, Push Fitness owner Josh Steckler doesn't even lead them int...
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Brussels Sprout Salad With WalnutsMar 12, 2017 7:30 am - Ingredients 5 large Brussels sprouts 1⁄4 cup walnuts 1⁄3 cup Gruyere cheese or 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1⁄2 teas...
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The heroes and villains of my dinner plateMar 12, 2017 7:30 am - Last week I described what I had been eating before entering the Fittest Loser diet/nutrition regimen. My breakfasts were built around whole-grain, sugar-free cereal, M...
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Utilize Exercise ToolsMar 12, 2017 7:30 am - With the advancement of fitness technology, many accessible tools exist which could help you to stay on track with your goals and get fit! Smartphone Apps: Whether ...
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At Work teams focus on nutritionMar 12, 2017 7:00 am - Grab your celery sticks and carrots because this week's focus is on healthy food choices. Buck Services' two teams, Team Buckster and Team Bucketeer, went grocery shoppi...
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Your health: Fewer heavy Americans are trying to lose weight, study findsMar 11, 2017 6:30 am - Obesity is more socially acceptable Fewer overweight Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be am...
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Niacin has proven effective in lowering cholesterolMar 11, 2017 6:30 am - Q: I've been taking niacin for years to lower my cholesterol. Do you think it really helps? A First, let's look at niacin and its role in the body. Niacin is a B vitamin...