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Brace yourself: Gwyneth may have cankles
Body Watch has raised a very serious health issue that deserves your immediate attention. Apparently, there's a rumor that Gwyneth Paltrow's ankles are no longer slender. Here's how they say you can avoid this tragic fate. Read More »
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What is in your movie popcorn?
You know that getting snacks at the theater is a treat. But did you know it could be the equivalent of eating three Quarter Pounders topped with a pile of butter? We break down popcorn's fat, calorie, and sodium counts. Read More »
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How to burn 400 calories quickly
If you're willing to really sweat, you can shed a lot of calories in just one Spin class. Erin from Fresh Fitness Tips gives you an insider's secrets to getting the most out of each cycling session. Read More »
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While working a desk-job, it can be easy to gain weight. After all, your cubicle holds everything you need to keep you sitting still. If it is hard for you to
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The number of calories
consumed at an average Thanksgiving dinner is 3,000. Yes, you read
it right. 3,000. That's nearly twice the number of
calories you're supposed to consume in a whole day. To
avoid a turkey day pig-a-thon, and the weight gain that comes with
it, keep… Read More »
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It's a popular time of year for open enrollment--when companies allow you to pick your insurance plan and other benefits. Andrew Rubin, Vice President for Medical Center Clinical Affairs and Affiliates NYU Langone Medical Center, estimates that 25 percent of people don't even open their benefits book and just go with the default plan. But this year it's more important than ever to analyze your options. Here are a few things to know: Read More »
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Experts say these hot new sneakers can give you a great workout—if you use them the right way.
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It is that time of the year where colds are being passed around frequently, to a scary extent. Although it may not seem possible, there are ways to keep your immune system strong and healthy and to make sure you aren't stuck in bed feeling miserable. Read below for some…
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Ever feel like you're hooked on chips or candy? New research shows junk food can be as addictive as drugs. FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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If it wasn’t for a relaxing bath at the end of the day, I think I would be a crazy woman. I lived for 2 1/2 years without running water (while living in a tipi on a commune where I bathed daily in an ice cold creek.) I still marvel the blessings of hot running water for its…
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I’m no holiday food Scrooge, and you shouldn’t be one either. Some of the top seasonal splurges have pretty impressive health benefits. Science has rescued so-called “naughty” foods from the taboo list, and studies show that cocktail party favorites like olives and a cheese plate…
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Confession: I used to be afraid of Spin class. Seriously. Before I summoned the courage to sign up, I would walk by the classroom, hear the music pumping, see the pools of sweat beneath the bikes and desperately want to try it, but I was too chicken. It looked so difficult, and what were those little knobs, and why were the people standing up, then sitting down, then standing up? I was terrified of getting into the class and not having a clue what I was doing or worse yet, not being able to keep up. Thankfully, my friend and then-roommate Katie, herself a Spin class vet, convinced me to give it a try--and I'm so glad I did! Read More »
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In the Body Watch column of the TimesOnline this week, there was a very important health story that I think we should all bookmark and put on our radar as a seriously womanly concern for the remainder of 2009 and possibly into the 2010s.
It's quite serious, friends. It's a matter of (brace yourselves) cankles.
And not just any cankles. GWYNETH PALTROW'S CANKLES. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (11) | Blog
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