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States Need Help, Smokers Have Hope

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Barbara Ficarra, Healthy Living, American Lung Association, Carl R. Sullivan MD, Nrt, Smokers, Addiction Medicine, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, healthin30, Nicotine Addiction, Addiction, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco, Addiction & Recovery, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Most people who are addicted to smoking need help to quit. There are programs to help, but unfortunately many are not getting the help they need because health insurance plans don't cover treatments.

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The Holiday Diet Fast

Janice Taylor | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Happiness, Weight Loss Coach, Janice Taylor, Fasting, Breakfast, Surviving the Holidays, Weight Loss Motivation, Healthy Living, The Holiday Diet, Our Lady of Weight Loss, Health, Living News
Janice Taylor

I've been talking to tons of Kick in the Tush Club members as well as private coaching clients, asking them "How do you get through the holidays without gaining weight?"

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21 Thanksgiving Tips: Avoiding The Slings And Arrows

Janice Taylor | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living

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Janice Taylor

Truth be told, for me, getting through Thanksgiving unscathed is less about food and more about dealing with the slings and arrows that could be 'lovingly' sent my way.

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The Recipe Club: A Tale of Food and Friendship

Janice Taylor | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living

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Janice Taylor

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nancy Garfinkel and Andrea Israel, authors of The Recipe Club: A Tale of Food and Friendship. Here's what they have to say.

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Ryan Mack's Confession: I LOVE Eating TOO Much!

Ryan Mack | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living

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Ryan Mack

Due to my unhealthy eating habits, my body has shown some significant changes as I have gotten older. I used to have an eight pack, now I have a keg.

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Quiz: Is Your Sleep Pattern Healthy?

beliefnet.com | BeliefNet | Posted 11.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Healthy Living, Quiz, Sleeping, Sleeping Well, How to Sleep Better, Sleep, Sleep Cycle, Insomnia, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, Living News

People don't often realize how important getting just enough sleep is for a fresh, energetic and healthy life. Find out if your sleeping habits are ai...

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Beyond Green

Wendy Gordon | Posted 10.29.2009 | Green

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Wendy Gordon

It's not surprising, given the economic stresses on the American family, that many are seeing green in a more serious light -- not as a luxury, but as a necessity to integrate into all aspects of life.

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CEO Secrets Part Two: A Meditation Practice

Paul David Walker | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

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Paul David Walker

Meditation is a powerful tool for those who are creating the future. It helps with idea generation and stress reduction. If you are a leader, you need both to be successful.

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Yoga: It's Cool Like Tara Stiles and It's Great for Your Health

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living

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Barbara Ficarra

You can probably tell from my posts that I keep things very impersonal and professional. I don't tell you much about who I am. I really need to loosen up!

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Top 10 Tips From a Personal Trainer

Kari Henley | Posted 10.21.2009 | Living

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Kari Henley

Most of us can't afford a personal trainer, yet the ideas, support and insights are real gems that have me rethinking the investment!

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One Real Thing You Can Do to Avoid a Personal Health Recession

Christina Pirello | Posted 10.08.2009 | Living

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Christina Pirello

It's time to realize that eating well is our right, not a privilege for the elite few. You must strive to feed your family and yourself the best quality you can if you are to live the life you want to live.

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Getting To Feel Angry & Letting It Go

Eva M. Selhub, M.D. | Posted 10.05.2009 | Living

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Eva M. Selhub, M.D.

Have you ever felt angry or resentful but have been unable to express it? Perhaps you were fearful of what the consequences may be.

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Michelle Obama To Promote Gardening On "Sesame Street"

Yahoo! News | Posted 11.29.2009 | Green

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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is to kick off the 40th anniversary season of the children's TV show "Sesame Street" with a segment encouraging kids to...

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Nutrition: 9 In 10 High Schoolers Short On Fruits, Veggies

usatoday.com | Posted 11.29.2009 | Living

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Less than 10% of U.S. high school students are eating the combined recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, a finding that the U.S. Centers ...

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CEO Secrets: Why Does Meditation Improve Performance?

Paul David Walker | Posted 11.28.2009 | Home

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Paul David Walker

In order to be successful business leaders, we need to be able to see present reality with a minimum of filtering from the thoughts and images filling our minds.

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6 Healthy Habits That Can Make You Sick

Therese Borchard | Posted 11.28.2009 | Living

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Therese Borchard

As a rule of thumb, any extreme is unhealthy, but rarely are we made aware of the "cons" of healthy habits, instead led to think any good thing is better if done as often as possible.

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3 Ways for a Better, Happier and Healthier You

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living

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Barbara Ficarra

Sometimes, it's the simple things that we can do to help improve our outlook and health.

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How To Live On $0 A Day: This Could Be the Best Health Care Reform Plan You're Gonna Get

Lesley Stern | Posted 11.24.2009 | Comedy

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Lesley Stern

Sex is also a good, inexpensive form of exercise that doesn't require getting out of bed (although it may compel you to leave the fetal position). This will require a partner since batteries are costly.

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10 Best Playgrounds for Fun-Filled Adventures

Darell Hammond | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living

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Darell Hammond

Children spend their free time inside, lured by television and computers. If there was greater access to quality playspaces, more people would spend time outdoors.

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Insomnia Cookies: 25 Tips to Better Sleep

Janice Taylor | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living

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Janice Taylor

5. Stop eating all together at least 3 hours before sleep. This will prevent heartburn, indigestion and energy boosts from the food. A good weight loss rule anyway. You've got to stop at some point.

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Vitamin D May Boost Athletic Performance

nytimes.com | Gretchen Reynolds | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living

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Vitamin D is an often overlooked element in athletic achievement, a "sleeper nutrient," says John Anderson, a professor emeritus of nutrition at the U...

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Injuries Occur When Kids Are too Active in Sports

Ramon Resa, MD | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living

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Ramon Resa, MD

I advocate for our kids to become more balanced. Stressful organized sports take away from family time, and the experience no longer remains a simple and pleasurable experience.

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Seven Steps to Achieving Happiness

Paul David Walker | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living

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Paul David Walker

Negative emotions, which produce unhappiness, come from our thoughts about life that we take too seriously and repeat over and over again.

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Healthy Brain Habit: Get Exercise

Motivation and Self Improvement | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living

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We know that exercise is good for the body, but it's also incredibly good for the brain. As the authors of "The Sharp Brains Guide to Brain Fitness: 1...

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Disease Mongering: Good For Big Pharma, Bad For You

Dr. Andrew Weil | Posted 10.18.2009 | Living

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Dr. Andrew Weil

There is a growing trend to promote diseases to fit existing drugs. As a culture, we should be suspicious whenever we hear of a new "disease," and ask whether it may just be a marketing ploy.

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