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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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My New Year’s Resolution: Exercise Regularly… And Keep Up With It

By Christine Miller Health Expert
Millions of people make a resolution each January to exercise— either for weight loss, better movement, cardiac health, or overall fitness. Many fitness clubs offer incentives in the first few weeks of January to entice people looking to shed those holiday pounds. Like thousands of other people, I shopped the membership “sales” and joined a new gym this week. My goals for the year:

    1) Lose the 20 pounds that I’ve gained over the last 4 years
    2) Be able to get through a whole exercise...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Almost Killed By CrossFit Training Workout?
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...to make the point that as an adult, he should have exercised some good judgment and listened to... Read more »

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5 Simple But Powerful Fitness Steps You Can Take In The New Year
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...and DVD'sGet inspirational fitness magazines and exercise videos that will give you something to... Read more »

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Low Back Pain? Strengthen Your Core
By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...low back pain is to strengthen the core muscles. An exercise ball can be an essential component... Read more »

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What About Sarah Palin vs Joe Biden Competiting With Your Running Mate
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...good political running mate in choosing our ideal fitness running mate an mp3/ipod music... Read more »

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Mommy Makeover Part 2: Advice from the Frontlines
By Cynthia Haines , Health Expert

...is what they had to say: "I believe that if you exercise during your pregnancy, even if it is... Read more »

Health Guide

Why Brain Work is So Important to Brain Health
...that just as the key to our long-term physical health lies in the daily choices we make around diet, exercise and sleep; our choices can also impact our brain’s health as we age. It’s exciting... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to Diet & Exercise Connections. We’ve designed Diet & Exercise Connections around three main areas to make it easier for you to navigate: finding the information you need; managing a... Read more »
Chapter 3: How to Keep Going
...has taken long walks at least 4 or 5 days a week, for years. Recently, she took part in a study of exercise for older adults and added stretching to her weekly routine. “I can really tell the... Read more »
F.I.T. Clip Review
The F.I.T. Clip Fluid Intake Tracker is a simple, yet effective tool that most of us probably need. Even for those who simply don't like and won't drink water, it can help monitor fluid intake. In... Read more »
Alzheimer's Brain Games
...definitive study showing that honing intellectual skills can boost the brain in the same way that physical exercise protects and strengthens the body. Whether or not you play games or pursue... Read more »

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Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). It belongs to a... Read more »

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This medication contains female estrogen hormones and is usually given to women who no longer... Read more »

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