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Celebrate Exercise is Medicine Month

Exercise is now being perceived by many professionals as medicine. In other words, not only can it help prevent certain diseases, it can enhance our lives.
Posted 5/8/2010  11:00:00 AM By:   : 78 comments   16,240 views
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Childhood Obesity Rates Higher in the South

Childhood obesity remains to be a threat in our kid's lives, especially for those raised in the south, but what is it going to take to reverse this trend?
Posted 5/5/2010  3:00:00 PM By:   : 62 comments   20,133 views
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Bring Your Walking Shoes to Work on Wednesday

Celebrate the 4th Annual Walk @ Lunch Day on Wednesday, April 28th by using your lunch break to get in a few minutes of activity.
Posted 4/24/2010  12:00:00 PM By:   : 182 comments   24,946 views
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There's Only So Much Multitasking You Can Do

I spend the majority of my day multitasking. I used to have a great memory, but not anymore. A new study shows why my brain won't let me do too many things at once.
Posted 4/23/2010  6:18:02 AM By:   : 116 comments   23,248 views
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April is National Cancer Control Month

Cancer rates are rising at an alarming pace across the globe making it even more important to embrace healthy habits now.
Posted 4/21/2010  4:41:21 PM By:   : 76 comments   19,417 views
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Does Relaxation Require a Special Drink?

Relaxation drinks are becoming more prominent but are they right for you?
Posted 4/1/2010  6:20:37 AM By:   : 118 comments   19,555 views
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Tracking Your Numbers

The scale is just one tool of many to measure our progress, however, there are many more important numbers that will help measure our health and fitness.
Posted 3/24/2010  5:00:00 PM By:   : 103 comments   34,917 views
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March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month

March marks the 7th annual Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month. Learn more about this condition, the risk factors involved as well as preventive measures to take.
Posted 3/10/2010  3:01:27 PM By:   : 62 comments   25,644 views
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Binge Eating to Become an Official Mental Disorder

The new version of the official manual for diagnosing mental disorders will include binge eating. Is this a good thing or bad?
Posted 2/17/2010  5:13:29 PM By:   : 151 comments   28,251 views
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Oprah Takes on Type 2 Diabetes, the 'Silent Killer'

Turn on the TV or set your DVR today for a very special episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on the topic of Type 2 diabetes, which Oprah calls "a silent killer."
Posted 2/4/2010  10:04:11 AM By:   : 103 comments   25,306 views
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How Much Sitting is Too Much?

Find out how too much sitting can jeopardize your health as well as your waistline.
Posted 1/21/2010  6:00:00 PM By:   : 198 comments   68,130 views
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Hand-washing Is Still the Best Way to Prevent Illness

Hand-washing is one of the most effective means in preventing illness, but sometimes we need to be reminded of this importance.
Posted 1/20/2010  4:00:00 PM By:   : 131 comments   34,930 views
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Is Gluten Intolerance on the Rise? What You Should Know

Gluten-free foods are on many supermarkets shelves. Learn how to tell if these products are for you.
Posted 12/21/2009  1:41:46 PM By:   : 83 comments   24,011 views
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7 Healthy Holiday Tips from Dr. Oz

We recently sat in on a conference call with health expert Dr. Mehmet Oz, who shared with us some great tips on staying healthy throughout the holiday season.
Posted 12/15/2009  10:09:34 AM By:   : 72 comments   28,328 views
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Pre Race Warm-ups: An Essential Part of Every Runner's Routine

Pre-race warm-ups are often overlooked by many runners, but read why they should be an essential part of every runner's routine.
Posted 12/5/2009  3:39:59 PM By:   : 52 comments   22,990 views
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