Before You Hit the Trail, Hit the Sack

Most athletes train by adding miles, workouts or weights, but new research suggests that simply getting more sleep can improve performance.

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If the Shoe Fits (Right), Wear It

To avoid injuries, look for an athletic shoe with durable construction to keep feet safe and comfy. Learn the best time to try them on, what to look for, and when to replace them.

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Why Breastfeed? 15 Reasons, Including Two Newly Discovered Biggies

Breastfeeding has become a health goal in the United States because research has shown breast milk is the superior choice for infant nutrition.

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Wake Up and Smell the Breakfast Mistakes

Sure, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But grabbing any old thing isn’t going to do the trick.

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One, Two, Three, Four, Five…Zero

Check out five simple changes you can make in your life that will dramatically lower your risk of Diabetes II, known as the “lifestyle disease.” Eliminating, or making improvements, in all five areas could bring your risk level to zero.

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Cancer Seems to Have Childhood Origins

A girl’s diet and exercise significantly increase her risk of breast cancer later in life, according to findings published in Pediatrics.

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It’s Not Just Counting Sheep That Counts

Better sleep might lead to higher grades, especially in math.

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Another Hang Up About Cell Phones

Orthopedic specialists report "cell phone elbow," damage of an essential nerve in the arm caused by bending the elbow too tightly for too long.

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Slow Down: You Eat Too Fast

Chew on this: You too can adopt the advantages of the slow-food lifestyle simply by taking smaller bites, chewing each bite slower and longer, and enjoying your meal longer.

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A Daily Dose Anyone Can Swallow

The mind-altering afterglow of a workout might be your ticket to (hours and hours of) paradise, according to a new study. Seems even moderate aerobic exercise can dial down daily stresses for up to twelve hours.

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Let’s See Your Hands

The Centers for Disease Control would like to remind that you have the best equipment for fighting germs right in your own home. But do you know how to use it properly?

Wonder if you’re doing it right? Green goo goes where soap did not, so you can see what you typically miss when you wash your hands.


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Diet and Prostate Cancer

Results of a new review suggest that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables is beneficial in preventing and treating prostate cancer.

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Pass the Fish, Please

An omega-3 daily supplement, plus a serving of fatty fish once a week, may reduce your risk of heart failure.

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Go East, Healthy Heart

Green tea adds “emperor’s guard” to its list of job skills, protecting the heart for a strong, healthy body that pulses with chi, the energy of life.

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Good Night, Dear

Score another one for Mom. If she advised you “never go to bed angry,” Mom was dispensing more of that practical wisdom no one ever gave her enough credit for. Now there’s proof she was right: Couples in good relationships sleep better.

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Typical Stroke Symptoms

Knowing the typical signs is crucial to properly identifying a stroke--prompt treatment is key to reduce damage. Of course, Dr. Andrew Weil reminds, it’s better to address risk factors before things go that far.

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Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Heart Diseases

Breastfeeding has long been known to be good for baby. A report in Obstetrics and Gynecology (May 2009) suggests that breastfeeding also protects women who breastfeed from heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.

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Protect Your Heart

You’ve always suspected it, you hopeless romantic. And here’s the proof as well as the proper medical term. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—a broken heart—mimics symptoms of a heart attack.

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Avoid Fattening Foods

How often have you wished for someone to blame for the overload of junk food in our diets? Could it be that genes are responsible? That’s right--blame your parents.

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Cutting Back on Calories

Cutting on calories in sugar-sweetened drinks may be more critical to losing weight than cutting back on food. I’ll drink to that. No, wait, I won’t…

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Too Much of Cola Can Cause Paralysis

The refreshment that gives pause: Chronic overconsumption of cola daily can cause symptoms including muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, constipation and even paralysis, doctors warn. So let’s toast to moderation in all things (but please, make mine water).


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The Threat of Swine Flu

Although we’re not hearing much about swine flu right now, some experts say the threat remains. What to do? Ask the CDC—or your mother; she had the answer all along.


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Changes in Cigarettes Behind Lung Cancer

What’s this? An article about how cigarettes are bad for the lungs? No duh? No! Newer, shinier research suggests changes in cigarettes themselves may be fueling up to half of all U.S. lung cancer cases.


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