Health and Fitness
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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
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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
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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...
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Learn why blood vessels are important pathways to good healthJan 16, 2017 10:00 pm - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 16, 2017) - With heart attack and stroke among the main causes of illness and death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Associa...
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How menopause affects athletic women