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25 Percent of Americans Say They Get Absolutely NO Exercise. Here Are the 10 Most Inactive States in the U.S
Well...there's certainly something to be said for honesty! As it turns out, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one fourth of Americans say they get no exercise at all during their free time.
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3 Things You Must Do After Your Next Intense Workout
Pre-workout, I've noticed there are certain things that work for me: a banana with peanut butter, plenty of water the night before (if I do it just before a class, I am way too...you know, sloshy), gentle stretching.
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Are You Making These 4 Serious Post-Workout Mistakes?
Sure, you probably have your pre-workout routine all in order: you drink plenty of water, you wear your favorite exercise gear. But did you know your post-workout routine is just as important?
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So is Red Wine NOT Good for Your Heart After All? (Sigh)
Not to put a total damper on your Friday-night plans or anything, but a huge new study has found that red wine may not have the good-for-your-heart benefits that we've all thought it did.
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Potentially Huge News: This New Condom May Be Able to Kill HIV, Herpes, and Other STDs
Imagine a condom that not only helps protect you against an unwanted pregnancy, but also helps kill off infections and STDs--including HIV.
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3 Ways Not Getting Enough Sleep Can Make You Gain Weight
As someone who gets way less sleep than she'd like, I still need the occasional reminder as to why that's not a good thing.
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5 Ways to Add Veggies to Your Breakfast
One of the best ways to add more veggies to your diet is to start including them in your breakfast. Not only are there unlimited yummy ways to add veggies to your morning meal, but it’s also a great way to start your day with fiber and antioxidants!
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Can Watching a Lot of TV Take Years Off Your Life? a New Study Says
Sigh, these kind of preliminary research findings are exactly what TV addicts don't want to hear.
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6 Cheap Alternatives to Having a Gym Membership
Is this nuts or is this nuts? According to a study by the University of California at Berkeley, the average gymgoer uses her membership about four times a month.
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Should You Maybe Just Skip These 5 Diet Fads Altogether?
So, all those diet and weight-loss fads you see everywhere?
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The 5 Healthiest Summer Foods (Let's Stock Up!)
I still can't believe that we're officially in summer zone, but you know what? That also means we get to eat tons of foods that aren't just delish...they're healthy too.
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The 5 Perfect Healthy Snacks to Take on a Road Trip
I have a kind of strange anxiety about being away from home and having no access to snacks--and this definitely includes long car trips.
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Weight-Loss Myths and Truths: Do Apple Cider Vinegar, Green Tea, and Coconut Oil Really Promote Weight Loss? Here's the Deal
You hear about so many things that supposedly promote weight loss (remember yacon syrup? Who knew?)--it can be hard to separate the fact from the fiction.
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How Taking a Technology Break May Help You Lose Weight
It's funny. For many years, I've maintained a rule that no TVs are allowed in the bedroom (though apparently having one in there can be good for your sex life...who knew?).
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If You Think Your Workout is Fun, You're More Likely to Eat Healthier Afterward
I know, it kind of seems like a no-brainer: If you enjoy your workout, you'll be more inclined to actually do it.
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Alessandra Ambrosio's Daily Diet and Exercise Secrets
I’ve gone on record at least a few times to say that I can be kind of snoopy. I mean--who doesn't like knowing what other women do to stay healthy during their very busy lives?
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Are You Stressed Out More at Work or at Home? the Answer May Surprise You
Work stress is a very real thing--who hasn't felt her heart do that "plump-kerplump" thing, pre-meeting?--but according to new research, the stress doesn't end when you get home.
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Stay Safe at the Gym: 5 Tips for Women Who Work Out Alone
With more of us hitting the gym these days in anticipation of beach vacations and summer excursions, it's always worth remembering that there are ways to make your workouts as safe as they can be.
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Yuck! the Germiest Thing on Airplanes (It Isn't What You Think it Is)
Your chances of getting a cold may go up as much as 20 percent when you board a plane, thanks to dried-out mucous membranes and sneezy people who leave germs on tray tables (where those little buggers can live for up to 72 hours).
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5 Simple Fat-Blasting Ingredients to Add to Your Water
Since we all need to drink plenty of water anyway--and even more so as the weather heats up--why not give your H2O a little extra nutrition (and flavor!) with these fat-blasting additions?