This isn’t a “How to lose 200 pounds in a year” article, but it could be. Despite the proliferation of diet plans and expensive exercise equipment, the key to fitness is and always will be healthy eating, portion control, and a solid exercise routine. Here are some of the tips and tools we’ve covered over the years, many of which I use regularly.
Migraine is more than a headache: it is intensely painful and has distinct phases. The disorder used to be considered a vascular one, but recent research reveals it to be neurological, related to a wave of nerve cell activity that sweeps across the brain. The root of migraine may reside in brain stem malfunctioning.
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Sirtris, a drug company, has two drugs in clinical trials that it hopes will avert degenerative diseases of aging.
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Frequent sexual intercourse may cut down on a man’s chances of developing erectile dysfunction, Finnish researchers report. “This is the same as any other part of the body. It’s what we in vascular surgery refer to as the ‘use it or lose it’ concept,” said Dr. Hossein Sadeghi-Nejad, an associate professor of urology at…
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For 2008 Mississippi has claimed the title of fattest state for the third consecutive year, while Colorado repeats as the leanest. Delaware rose the most places in the rankings over last year, while California dropped the most, according to a new analysis by CalorieLab, Inc.
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Those infected with a herpes virus are infected for life. That’s because the virus goes “latent.” Sometimes, it awakes from its slumber, producing painful illnesses. Now, scientists say they know how the virus becomes latent and why it wakes up.
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For many people, losing weight seems like an impossible task … Remember that 50 pounds a year is only about 4 pounds a month, so you won’t notice a huge drop in the first month. Be patient, stick with it, and you’ll start to see weight loss in the following months.
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A new study reveals that 84% of sunscreens don’t offer sufficient protection from the sun. How to find the right one. It found that many of the most popular sunscreens break down quickly in the sun or are not blocking many harmful UV rays.
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After meeting with law enforcement, Washington’s Health Department has cut its suggested 60-day supply of medical marijuana by nearly a third — a change that riled patients’ advocates and sparked threats of a lawsuit. The DOH’s originally recommended 35 oz and a 100-sq-ft growing area. The new rules call for 24 oz, 6 mature plants and 18 seedlings.
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