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Dorian Martin

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New Report Puts Spotlight on Cycling, Walking in U.S.

Lately, I’ve started mixing my hobby of geocaching with cycling, which gives me the opportunity to find 5-6 caches during a two-hour period (when my smart phone’s battery charge starts eroding too greatly due to regularly using the GPS). And I’ve also considered adding more biking to my weekly exercise efforts because it’s... Read more Chevron

posted 01/24/2012, comments (0)|

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Teachable Moment Lost During Paula Deen's Announcement of Diabetes

In basketball, there’s something called “home cooking.” It’s a term describing the home field advantage, including referee bias that allows the home team to win.In my opinion, that’s exactly what happened when Paula Deen announced that she has Type 2 diabetes on the Today Show. She was allowed to squirm out of a tight... Read more Chevron

posted 01/18/2012, comment (1)|

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A Lower BMI or Improved Fitness? New Study Provides A Surprising Finding

The term “BMI” seems to be thrown around a lot when talking about weight, especially in relation to extra pounds. So should you be paying close attention to your own BMI? And is it more important to lower your BMI or to improve your fitness level? So let’s start with the basics – what exactly is BMI? According to the Center... Read more Chevron

posted 12/13/2011, comments (0)|

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Did Legislation Pass to Prevent Use of Food Stamps to Buy Soda in New York?

Fast food and an abundance of cheap junk foods are typically found in the poorest of neighborhoods. In fact, many of these regions are considered produce deserts, meaning that access to fresh, wholesome fruits and vegetables is limited at best. So it's no surprise that the community subsists on mostly cheap burgers, fries, fried chicken, tacos and... Read more Chevron

posted 11/04/2011, comments (0)|

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Exercise Can Play Big Role in Easing Chronic Lower Back Pain

Did you know that approximately one-fourth of adults in the United States experience back pain at least once during a three-month time period. Unfortunately, I am now officially one of them and have several other friends who are members of this group. So what does back pain have to do with diet and exercise? A lot, as it turns out. The... Read more Chevron

posted 11/01/2011, comments (0)|

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