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Cilantro

Why Cilantro Could Be Dangerous to Your Health

I love cilantro, but I know plenty of people who don’t. And they may be saying “I told you so!” about the latest news that is frankly, a bit shocking… Making salsa or guacamole? Hold the cilantro, or better idea: Make...
Weights

5 Mistakes Everybody Makes at the Gym (and How to Fix Them!)

If you can effortlessly stay in a plank position for four minutes, chances are you probably aren’t doing it correctly (and aren’t reaping the move’s major core sculpting benefits). Since you’re already putting in the...
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Health Tip: Prevent Runner’s Knee

Runner’s knee is an umbrella term for any condition that causes pain in the front of the knee. It’s common among skiers, bicyclists, soccer players and others whose knees are under frequent strain. The American Academy of Orthopaedic...
BrainExercise

Regular Exercise May Benefit the Brain as Well as the Body

A commitment to high-intensity exercise may keep more than just your body in good shape. New research reveals that long-term aerobic activity may also boost a person’s brain function. In the study, Benjamin Tseng, a researcher in the Institute...
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10 fitness-friendly snacks for on the go

If you’re on a diet and fitness plan, you might find that planning meals is easy, but the difficult thing is figuring out what to snack on a couple of times a day. Protein or meal bars have hidden sugar and calories, and you don’t...
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Sleep Your Way to Better Health

PEOPLE THINK sleep is a waste of time,” says James P. Krainson, M.D., director of the South Florida Sleep Diagnostic Center in Miami. “But they don’t realize that sleep will make them more productive.” It will also help...
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5 Ways to Burn Fat in the Pool

Lap swimming is one of the most intense workouts there is. But if you can’t swim laps (or you just hate it), you can still burn calories and get a great total-body workout in the pool this summer. Try adding some of these super-effective...
soda

Regular soda or diet soda—which is worse?

By Nicci Micco, M.S., editor-at-large for EatingWell Magazine   The other day, as I wheeled my cart down the soft-drink aisle to pick up some seltzer, my 3-year-old pointed at the soda and said (loudly),“Soda’sbaaaaaaad.” First thought: I’ve...
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Women’s health check-up list for ages 19 to 39

I am 35 years old and I have no idea what yearly check-ups I’m supposed to be scheduling. Sure, I make my appointment for a Pap smear every year, but there are other women’s health check-ups that should be on my yearly agenda. Women...
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Why Your Back Is Killing You

Backaches are nearly as common as headaches and cause as many different types of pain. Some are like a stealth bomber: You don’t see ‘em coming, and then WHAM! You can barely stand up or lie down. Others start with a twinge here...