Quick Ways to Boost Your Energy
Do you find yourself feeling sluggish and tired in the afternoon? Taking just 10 minutes to recharge can give you the energy boost you need to get through the day. What can you accomplish in ten minutes?
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High-Fat Diet Linked to Poor Sleep
What you eat for dinner may affect how well you sleep at night. Brazilian researchers conducted a sleep lab and found that a high-fat diet may be as bad for your sleep patterns as it is for your waistline.
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Getting a Lap Band Fill
Having lap band surgery is only one step toward continual weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. The band that is placed around your stomach to create a small pouch is designed to be filled with saline, and regular "fills" keep this pouch the right size and prevent you from eating too much.
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Obesity Tied to Memory Loss
It's no secret that obesity can lead to severe health problems. The physical effects of obesity have been well documented to include diabetes, heart disease, respiratory problems, and increased risk for stroke. But now researchers say that obesity may also affect your mental health.
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Prolonged Sitting Boosts Bad Health
Your sedentary lifestyle could be affecting your health negatively, and even simple activities such as walking out to get your mail or moving around periodically, could reduce your risk for disease, researchers have discovered.
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Americans are still ignoring basic heart health
According to new research developed by the American Heart Association, Americans are still ignoring the basic rules set forth by experts for preventing heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. While doctors have improved their ability to treat cardiovascular disease, Americans still weigh too much and exercise too little.
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Fatty Liver from Drinking Soft Drinks
New research has uncovered another possible health risk associated with drinking too many soft drinks. Need another reason to kick the carbonated habit? Drinking soft drinks may increase your risk for developing fatty liver disease, a liver disorder that can potentially lead to cirrhosis of the liver and the need for a liver transplant.
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Healthy Omega Fatty Acids
Omega fatty acids are unsaturated fats that are important to maintaining good health. There are three major types of omega fatty acids that the body uses.
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Walking Shoes to Keep You Moving
A good pair of walking shoes is an important part of any walking program. Walking shoes that fit properly can prevent sore feet, blisters, and calluses that might otherwise tempt you to give up on your fitness goals. Look for shoes that will work best with the unique shape of your foot.
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How Much Fat Is in Fat?
Although surveys show that we're eating less fat than we used to, most of us are still eating more dietary fat than we need. In order to maintain an ideal weight and overall good health, experts tell us that fat should make up no more than 30 percent of our daily calories.
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Choosing the Right Fats
Good fats are an essential part of a balanced diet, but bad fats can lead to heart disease, stroke, and obesity. Learn how to get the right amount of the right fats into your diet.
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