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Can Social Networks Influence Healthy Living?

Here's what some recent studies reveal- Fat is catching - your friends, family and social network can make you fat (I've written extensively about this before) A college roommate who is overweight can actually help you to slim down (because they may chronically diet and exercise, trying to lose weight) You are what your mother ate... Read more Chevron

posted 12/29/2010, comment (1)|

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Milk and Sugar Alternatives

I recently wrote about the possibility of camel milk hitting store shelves soon. One milk product that is popping up in supermarkets and health food stores across the nation is goat's milk. In fact, worldwide it's the drink of choice more than any other milk. Experts say that it is easier to digest because of its... Read more Chevron

posted 12/17/2010, comments (0)|

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Study Finds Adenovirus 36 Virus May Cause Childhood Obesity

A new study published in the September issue of the journal, Pediatrics, seems to confirm the theory that a particular virus may be contributing to the obesity epidemic in kids and teens. The Adenovirus 36 seems to be present more frequently in obese than non-obese children. And titers of neutralizing antibodies to AD36 are observed in... Read more Chevron

posted 12/17/2010, comments (0)|

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Cookware That Can Help You Make Healthy Meals

I love exploring new trends or just better trends in cookware and I've just discovered a few new items to help with calorie control and healthier cooking. First up is the measuring cup. As far as I am concerned you cannot learn true portion control without actually weighing or measuring portions. I spend a lot of time in my... Read more Chevron

posted 10/18/2010, comments (0)|

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How I Dropped Below 200 Pounds

I had been working out at the gym five days a week, doing two-hour sessions; 35-40 minutes of cardio, then weight training, followed by stretching. I was in a good routine. The gym was part of my day; I would go in every morning at 9:30 a.m. and leave at 11:30 a.m. My two young children knew the drill, so drop-offs, and pick-ups at the... Read more Chevron

posted 10/07/2010, comments (0)|