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Too Busy To Exercise?

by Joel Raether on August 1, 2010 in 2010 Spring/Summer, Fitness

Burn more fat and increase your endurance with shorter, high intensity workouts Endurance vs. Interval workouts: a difference in intensity Most of us are familiar with aerobic or endurance training during which we try to sustain an elevated heart rate for a long period of time. Examples include long distance running or cycling, or swimming [...]

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Great looking skin starts on the inside

by Cathleen London on July 23, 2010 in 2010 Spring/Summer, Beauty

Here’s the beauty secret that won’t cost you a fortune at the salon or cosmetic counter! Do you still think sunscreen, topical beauty creams and facials at high-priced salons are the best and only ways to keep your skin healthy and looking vibrant? Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Just as you [...]

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What Type 2 Diabetes Studies Have Taught Us About Successful Weight Loss Strategies

by Dr. Rebecca Reeves on July 15, 2010 in 2010 Spring/Summer, General Wellness

Multiple studies correlate physical activity with achieving weight loss goals If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or have been told that you are at risk for developing it, you probably know that weight loss is key to managing the condition. The exciting news is that several Type 2 diabetes-related studies suggest a [...]

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Fit is the New Slim

by Sara Lovelady on June 28, 2010 in 2010 Spring/Summer, Fitness

Why your fitness level matters more than your weight Like most women, Marilyn Monroe — an icon of the 1950s and perhaps the greatest sex symbol of all time — experienced fluctuations in her weight. Throughout her short life, her 5’5.5” frame carried anywhere from 118 to 140 pounds and her body mass index (BMI) [...]

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Fats, Fiber, Fitness: My Top Three Tips That Can Keep You Out of the Doctor’s Office

by Alison Levitt on June 15, 2010 in 2010 Spring/Summer, Fitness

As a medical doctor, I see a lot of sick people. Obesity is spreading across America, as are heart disease, diabetes and cancer. All of their related problems plague the rooms of the urgent care center where I work. While modern medicine is helping many of these people live longer, I cannot help but wonder [...]

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