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Diet & Fitness
Research finds low-carb, low-fat plans both work
Atkins? Ornish? The Biggest Loser? Branded diets are a multibillion-dollar industry, with each claiming to be superior to others. But an exhaustive analysis of nearly 50 trials involving more than 7,200 overweight and obese adults led by Canadian researchers shows […]
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Calling the shots on a healthy life
For a very long time, Stephanie Presta was very unhappy, especially with her body. “When I look back at photos, I could see how unhappy I was, but wasn’t sure how to change things” the...
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Action-packed TV might also pack on pounds
Could action-packed TV fare make you fat? That's the implication of a new study that found people snacked more watching fast-paced television than viewing a more leisurely paced talk show.
Even five minutes of exercise can be enough
Don’t think you have what it takes to become a runner? Think again.
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Navigating the fads of fitness can be confusing
If you find yourself confused with the current fads in fitness you are not alone.
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Older runners can see how they run — and then fix it
I've missed qualifying for the Boston Marathon 24 times. Twenty-four. Two-oh-plus-four. I'm pushing 50, and Boston is my great white whale.
Buyer beware when it comes to themed races
A couple of years ago, I joined my daughter at the Colour Run, a popular 5K that sprays powdered paint on participants until their clothes, hair and skin sport a rainbow of colour.
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Too little salt in the diet may be a bad thing, research suggests
A pair of large international studies are questioning the validity of the notion that the less salt a person consumes, the better. In fact, the Canadian-led research suggests too little salt in the diet...
Drug to halt spreading waist of middle age
Scientists believe they have discovered what causes the middle-aged spread, and, more importantly, how to stop it.
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10 dumb things people do at the gym
Nobody’s perfect. That includes gym rats. Yet some faux pas are easier to forgive than others.
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Coconut, maple and other plant waters make waves in quest for new ways to hydrate
A quick inventory of beverages in the produce section makes it clear: plant waters are rising.
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Why don't men embrace yoga?
Why are men afraid of yoga? People who practice yoga are generally happier, feel better throughout their body and are able to pull themselves out of the downward spiral of negative thoughts. Once you ...
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The ultimate workout hangover
Every summer, I head to Maine for a week that includes not just lobster and a great beach read, but also a workout or two alongside some fit female athletes.
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