The Least You Can Do

The Least You Can Do

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

OK, so maybe you hate to exercise. Lots of people don’t have workout fever, and that’s OK. But you know that you should be more active, so what’s the least amount of exercise you can do to reap the most health benefits? Data shows that a half hour of exercise…

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Get Some Exercise — Period

Get Some Exercise — Period

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There are just some times of the month when, regardless of how much of a gym rat you normally are, you can’t seem to get moving. Or it just plain hurts to engage in the exercise you usually do. If periods cramp your fitness style, then there are some ways…

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What’s So Bad About LDL?

What’s So Bad About LDL?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should…

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Thanksgiving: Which Sides Are You On?

Thanksgiving: Which Sides Are You On?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Turkey day is right around the corner, and you’re already looking forward to the annual all-you-can-eat opportunity. But while you’re salivating on all the mouth-watering staples your meal will have to offer, why not feast your eyes on just how much those scrumptious sides are going to cost you? Consider…

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Food Safety’s No Picnic

Food Safety’s No Picnic

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Summer is a great time to eat al fresco, whether you’re grilling or having a potluck — or both. But besides the bugs, be sure you don’t invite some other unwanted critters to your meal. We’re talking about bacteria that can make you and your fellow picnicgoers sick. Bringing food…

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Pre-Workout: To Eat or Not to Eat?

Pre-Workout: To Eat or Not to Eat?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Some people prefer to work out on an empty stomach; some like a pre-workout snack. Which burns more calories, and which has the most impact on your performance? It depends. While exercising on an empty stomach may burn a few extra fat calories, research shows that total calorie burn is…

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A Veggie a Day…

A Veggie a Day…

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a meat-free day every now and then. Try to set aside one or two days a week to substitute meat with something healthier. Eating this way once a week or more can add up to a lot in the long run….

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Butt Out While Working Your Butt

Butt Out While Working Your Butt

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you’ve made the resolution to snuff out smoking this year, then one of your best allies in the fight can be exercise. It’s great if you’re already committed to a workout plan – after you quit, you’ll see even better results because smoking and exercise have opposite effects on…

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Step On It: News About Workout Shoes

Step On It: News About Workout Shoes

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Maintaining the motivation to workout can be a difficult feat in itself. Why make it any harder? Purchasing the proper footwear for your chosen activity should come first and foremost when undertaking a new fitness regimen. Not wearing the right shoes can lead to discomfort, blisters and even injury. For…

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