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Sitting All Day? Head-To-Toe Tips For A Healthier Workstation

(20) Comments | Posted May 30, 2012 | 8:21 AM

By now we're sure you know that sitting all day isn't doing your health any favors.

Spending too much time seated at a desk has been linked to all sorts of negative health effects, like an increased risk of diabetes, cancer and, yes, even...

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Fix Your Form: How To Do The Perfect Dumbbell Row

(10) Comments | Posted May 29, 2012 | 8:13 AM

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple rules of proper technique can make you slimmer, stronger and healthier all over.

That's why we asked John Romaniello, trainer,...

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How To Pick The Healthiest Frozen Treats

(58) Comments | Posted May 27, 2012 | 10:48 PM

A warm-weather holiday weekend just wouldn't feel complete without a sweet treat to top off that barbecue.

But if you're not careful, those icy calories -- not to mention the fat -- can add up to more than just a refreshing snack.

To help you navigate the frozen treats...

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Fix Your Form: Make Over Your Crunches

(62) Comments | Posted May 22, 2012 | 8:10 AM

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple rules of proper technique can make you slimmer, stronger and healthier all over.

That's why we asked John Romaniello, trainer,...

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Introducing The 30-Day Summer Shape Up Challenge: Sweat Into Summer

(23) Comments | Posted May 21, 2012 | 8:18 AM

Are you sitting down?

That's precisely the problem.

Between long commutes, desk jobs and thousands of TV channels, Americans are more sedentary than ever. A 2007 study found that on average, we sit for nearly eight of our waking hours. And all that sitting is hurting...

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Healthy Indian Takeout: 8 Tips For Making Smarter To-Go Choices

(48) Comments | Posted May 18, 2012 | 3:48 PM

Indian food might not be as ubiquitous as more common takeout cuisines like Chinese food or pizza, but the spicy, South Asian cuisine is on the rise. Sales of Indian food in the U.S. rose by 35 percent from 2006 to 2008, and there are more than 350...

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Sleep Quotes: The Healthy And Unhealthy Messages They Send

(3) Comments | Posted May 17, 2012 | 6:02 PM

Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a world where, instead of bragging about how little sleep we need to get through the day, we instead raved about how recharged we felt after eight solid hours under the covers?

Instead, we face jam-packed schedules, tight deadlines, instant updates and...

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6 New Ways To Save Money On Healthy Food

(82) Comments | Posted May 16, 2012 | 7:38 PM

More than half of women say the cost of food keeps them from eating healthy, according to a recent poll from the publisher of Consumer Reports.

The Consumer Reports National Research Center asked more than 1,000 women about their eating habits in a phone survey in March 2011....

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Fix Your Form: How To Do The Perfect Lunge

(23) Comments | Posted May 15, 2012 | 8:25 AM

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple rules of proper technique can make you slimmer, stronger and healthier all over.

That's why we asked John Romaniello, trainer,...

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Gross Ingredients In Processed Foods

(927) Comments | Posted May 11, 2012 | 3:34 PM

First it was pink slime. Then, it was crushed cochineal beetles in your favorite strawberry-flavored Starbucks drinks. Briefly, it was tuna scrape. And any day now, it's going to be meat glue.

More than ever before, it seems consumers are demanding to know...

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Gross Ingredients In Processed Foods

(0) Comments | Posted May 11, 2012 | 3:34 PM

First it was pink slime. Then, it was crushed cochineal beetles in your favorite strawberry-flavored Starbucks drinks. Briefly, it was tuna scrape. And any day now, it's going to be meat glue.

More than ever before, it seems consumers are demanding to know...

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Fix Your Form: How To Do The Perfect Pushup

(84) Comments | Posted May 8, 2012 | 1:15 PM

If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous. But paying attention to a few simple rules of proper technique can make you slimmer, stronger and healthier all over.

That's why we asked John Romaniello, trainer,...

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Boire de l'eau: huit trucs pour consommer plus de H2O (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted May 8, 2012 | 1:14 PM

Vous savez probablement quelle dose de H2O convient à votre corps, et que boire suffisamment d'eau vous aide à avoir une belle peau et à perdre du poids.

Mais les doutes subsistent quant à la quantité exacte d'eau qu'il faut ingurgiter par jour, surtout que cela dépend fortement de la...

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Drinking Water Week: 8 Ways To Get More H2O

(102) Comments | Posted May 7, 2012 | 7:56 AM

By now you probably know that drinking your daily dose of H2O keeps your body running properly, your skin clear and may even help you lose weight.

But there still isn't a set-in-stone answer when it comes to the question of just how much water...

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Pet Health: The Most Common Medical Problems In Dogs And Cats

(158) Comments | Posted May 5, 2012 | 11:54 AM

Obesity, like in humans, is also a troublesome trend in our furry friends. In fact, according to a recent report from Banfield Pet Hospital, 37 percent more dogs and 90 percent more cats are overweight than they were five years ago.

Banfield, the world's largest veterinary practice, recently...

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Playground Fitness: 10 Ways To Make Fitness More Fun

(6) Comments | Posted April 30, 2012 | 5:18 PM

There's a big difference between "I have to go to the gym" and "I want to go to the gym." First of all, we hear the former much more than the latter. It's a testament to the fact that, for many Americans, exercise feels like a necessary evil. With

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Italian Takeout: 10 Tips For Making It Healthier

(207) Comments | Posted April 27, 2012 | 6:56 PM

No matter how often you opt for whole-grain breads, cook whole-wheat pasta at home or make your own loaded-with-veggies pizzas, there are times when only a delivery pie or your favorite restaurant's spaghetti and meatballs will squash a carb craving.

Restaurant foods have taken a lot of flack for the...

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HuffPost Workouts: Amp it Up Playlist

(15) Comments | Posted April 27, 2012 | 7:59 AM

Every once in a while a workout comes along that feels like moving a mountain. Sometimes it's a new routine or the final push through an exercise plateau, other times it's just an early morning when it feels particularly difficult to get out of bed when the alarm goes off.

...
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12 Processed Foods With More Than 25 Ingredients

(254) Comments | Posted April 24, 2012 | 8:40 AM

While we're all for eating nutritious, whole foods whenever possible, we also know the reasons you reach for that frozen pizza or those pre-made veggie patties.

Cutting back on certain processed foods, like meats, which have been linked to an increased cancer risk, is certainly a smart...

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Le gras dans la nourriture: sept aliments plus gras qu'une motte de beurre (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted April 20, 2012 | 9:53 AM

Vous ne commanderiez pas une motte de beurre au menu d'un restaurant. Mais, ce que vous ne savez pas, c'est que certains plats contiennent plus de gras qu'un bloc de beurre... à savoir plus de 92 grammes de gras. Bien plus que le montant recommandé au quotidien.

Sans oublier les...

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