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healthgal

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Secrets to a Longer Life: Start By Controlling Weight

Time magazine recently devoted an issue to living longer. Showcased in the article were a group of individuals over age 100, in other words centenarians, and their habits had some commonalities. Most walked or exercised most days of the week and were also active during the day. Most did have treats and wine, but sprinkled through the week, not... Read more Chevron

posted 08/30/2010, comments (0)|

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The HealthGal

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Should Eating Fruits and Vegetables be the Law?

(Sourced from The New York Times) Maybe you missed the headlines offered by the New York Times after day number one of Elena Kagan's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Apparently she was doing quite well until Senator Tom Coburn a Republican from Oklahoma posed the following question, "Can the government pass a law forcing... Read more Chevron

posted 08/18/2010, comments (0)|

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The HealthGal

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Kids Eat Unhealthy Foods They See in Commercials

When the last time you saw an ad on TV extolling the joys of eating broccoli? How many commercials do you see celebrating the delicious virtue of eating a banana or an orange? Food manufacturers have one goal - to get viewers hooked on the products that make them money...lots of money. And the products are usually nutritionally vacant... Read more Chevron

posted 06/10/2010, comments (0)|

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Kara Bauer

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Recognize Weight Change Early On to Stop the Problem Before It Is Out of Control

When we decide to take control of our health, we enter a transitional period that is not terribly different from those that occur in our work lives, relationships, living situations, and other areas of life. The decision to end our old relationship to food, eating patterns and lifestyle choices can be a major and challenging one that can often... Read more Chevron

posted 04/16/2010, comment (1)|

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Cut Out Sugary Beverages to Fight Obesity in the New Year

Typically we health writers entitle the beginning of the year article, New Year, New You, and I just wanted to be a bit more real and creative this year. After all, we shouldn't have to re-invert ourselves or our diets every year BUT we may all need to tweak or shift some entrenched habits and make them healthier, or simply update and... Read more Chevron

posted 01/05/2010, comments (0)|

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