Fitness Resolution: 7 Tips For Actually Keeping Yours

Experts share their tips for making sure that the fitness resolution you set this year is reasonable and achievable, so that you'll reach it (or surpass it).

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6 Exercises That Burn Calories In Overdrive (And Are Not Burpees)

Don't like burpees? We've got you covered. Here are 6 exercises that burn calories in a big way in a short amount of time. Learn 'em, love 'em.

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Following A Specific Fitness Program Is The Key To Losing Weight

Sometimes trying new things can set you back. Here's why following a set fitness program or routine is beneficial for weight loss.

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Inactivity in obese mice linked to a decreased motivation to move

Starting a regular program at the gym is a common New Year's resolution, but it's one that most people are unable to stick with for very long. Now a study done in mice is providing clues about one of the reasons why it may be hard for so many people to stick with an exercise program. The investigators found that in obese mice, physical inactivity results from altered dopamine receptors rather than excess body weight.

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Your microbiota's previous dining experiences may make new diets less effective

Your microbiota may not be on your side as you try improving your diet this New Year's. In a new study, researchers explore why mice that switch from an unrestricted American diet to a healthy, calorie-restricted, plant-based diet don't have an immediate response to their new program. They found that certain human gut bacteria need to be lost for a diet plan to be successful.

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Free CME/CEU Credit Available for Online Lecture on Probiotics

Probiotics researcher Dr. John Cryan lecture is the subject of an online CME lecture titled “Towards Psychobiotics: The Microbiome as a Key Regulator of Brain and Behavior.”

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Iron deficiency anemia associated with hearing loss

Medical researchers examined the association between sensorineural hearing loss and conductive hearing loss and iron deficiency anemia in adults ages 21 to 90 years in the United States.

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Why We Reach Weight-Loss Plateaus And How To Break Them

After so much progress, hitting a wall can be discouraging. Here's how to finally break through that weight-loss plateau.

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6 Mental Hacks To Maximize Your Workout

We love these easy mindfulness tricks. Incorporate them into your next workout to feel physically and mentally strong.

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Novel diet therapy helps children with crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis reach remission

Pediatric patients with active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can reach remission with diet alone.

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Mindfulness Workouts Are The New Way To Work Your Body And Brain

We all want a balanced body—and that doesn’t mean just strong muscles. It’s also about getting a calm, clear mental state through mindfulness workouts.

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Why So Many Models, Like Gisele Bündchen, Are Obsessed With Boxing

There's a reason boxing has gotten so popular! Tons of models are into it, and experts say they're right to be—boxing is an incredible workout.

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Bionic pancreas system successfully controls blood sugar without risk of hypoglycemia

A bionic pancreas system has proven better than either conventional or sensor-augmented insulin pump therapy at managing blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes living at home, with no restrictions, in a clinical trial.

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Metformin reverses metabolic memory in a diabetes model

A recent paper examines how cells recovering from damage induced by a high-fat diet can be treated with a drug for type 2 diabetes called metformin to reverse the effects of metabolic memory.

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This Mom Was Inspired By Her Daughter To Lose More Than 100 Pounds

Here's how she changed her life.

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Vitamin D improves gut flora and metabolic syndrome

A high fat diet alone is not enough to cause metabolic syndrome, a group of symptoms that pose as risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. This recent study shows it is needed in combination with vitamin D deficiency. Accordingly, vitamin D supplementation improves metabolic syndrome in mice. The next step would be to validate the results in humans.

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10-Minute Treadmill Exercises to Burn Fat Fast

Get in, get out with one of these 10 quick routines that deliver big results in a short amount of time.

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The 3Rs of 3D Printing: FDA's Role

Learn how the FDA reviews and researches 3D printed medical products to protect the public health.

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Dietary sugar guidelines are based on low quality evidence, study finds

Problems with the nutritional guidelines have been identified by a team of researchers, and in particular problems with the research that supported the guidelines’ recommendations.

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Low-carb diet alleviates inherited form of intellectual disability in mice

Experimenting on mice with a genetic change similar to that found in people with a rare inherited disease called Kabuki syndrome, scientists report that a very low-carbohydrate diet can “open up” DNA and improve mental function.

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How Soccer Star Sara Whalen Hess Turned Crisis Into Opportunity

U.S. soccer player Sara Whalen Hess blew out a knee and almost died from surgery complications. It stopped her playing career but opened up a new world.

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9 Lower-Ab Exercises That Will Set Your Core On Fire

These nine lower-ab exercises are challenging but seriously effective (plus, they help prevent hip and lower-back pain).

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Nutrition data review shows red meat has neutral effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors

Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as blood pressure and blood cholesterol, according to a new review.

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5 Things to Know About Complementary Health Approaches for Parkinson’s Disease

Do complementary health approaches help for Parkinson’s disease? Learn here.

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Weight loss surgery linked to gastrointestinal complaints

Laparoscopic gastric bypass is an effective treatment for obesity, but a new study finds that patients who undergo the surgery often complain of gastrointestinal problems. The study included 249 obese patients who underwent the surgery and 295 obese controls, all of whom completed a questionnaire. Surgical patients completed the questionnaire two years after surgery. Surgical patients often experienced indigestion. Also, food intolerance, especially for food with a high fat or sugar content and for red meat, was a common side-effect of the surgery: food intolerance for specific products was reported by 70.7 per cent of postoperative patients compared with 16.9 percent of controls.

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Khloe Kardashian Workout: I Tried It With Gunnar Peterson

There's no workout like a Khloe Kardashian workout. I tried one with her trainer, Gunnar Peterson, and it left me more way more sore than I expected.

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Sugar and sweeteners: How do they affect our appetite?

What should healthy young men who want to watch their weight and manage their blood sugar levels drink? Can they risk something sugary or will they be hungrier after drinking calorie-free options containing natural or artificial non-nutritive sweeteners? A new study shows that it doesn't really matter whether such drinks contain sugar, Stevia, monk fruit or aspartame.

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Silencing fat protein improves obesity and blood sugar

Scientists report that turning off a protein found in liver and adipose tissue significantly improves blood sugar levels and reduces body fat in an animal model.

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UK soft drinks industry levy estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children

Reducing sugar content of high and mid sugar drinks is likely to have the greatest impact on health, with fewer cases of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. The UK soft drinks industry levy, due to be introduced in April 2018, is estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children, according to the first study to estimate its health impact.

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Parkinson’s Disease and Complementary Health Approaches

This issue of NCCIH’s Clinical Digest explores the scientific evidence for some complementary health approaches that have been studied for Parkinson’s disease.

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Smartphones and tablets and adolescents: Small size, big problems?

When children watch too much television, their risk of obesity increases, research shows. However, more and more screen time is coming from other devices, like tablets and smartphones, and the impact of these devices has not been researched as much. In a new study, researchers found that children who reported spending more time on screen devices and watching television engaged in behaviors that can lead to obesity.

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10 Dumbbell Exercises That Work Your Butt

Build a stronger lower body with these dumbbell exercises that target your glutes and legs. Can you feel the burn yet?

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7 Beginner Kettlebell Exercises To Work Your Entire Body

After you try these beginner kettlebell exercises, you'll definitely be hooked on this all-star training tool. Here's how to do them.

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'Western' maternal diet appears to raise obesity risk in offspring

Diet composition around the time of pregnancy may influence whether offspring become obese, according to a new study using animal models.

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Does good-tasting food cause weight gain?

Does eating good-tasting food make you gain weight? Despite the common perception that good-tasting food is unhealthy and causes obesity, new research using a mouse model suggests that desirable taste in and of itself does not lead to weight gain.

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The Secrets Of Sleep

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The Truth About Weight Loss

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There’s more to weight loss than losing weight

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So You Don’t Want To Wear A Fitness Tracker

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The Smartest Scales In The World

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Don’t just weigh yourself, track your body composition and cardio fitness with the Body Cardio scales

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Why Do I Need An Activity Tracker?

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No, it won’t do the exercise for you, but here’s why it’s a worthwhile investment

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This Medicine Ball Workout Will Challenge Your Butt And Abs Like Never Before

This challenging medicine ball workout will seriously burn out your glutes and abs while getting your heart rate up, too.

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Gigi Hadid Hates Squats, Too—Here’s Her Trick To Make Herself Do Them

Gigi Hadid hates squats, but has a trick to make herself do them. Squats are amazing for your butt. Use this trick to get it done.

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Weight, body image misperception associated with alcohol use among teen girls

High school girls with body image behavioral misperceptions are more likely to have had at least one alcoholic drink, as well as engaged in episodes of heavy drinking, than their peers without these misperceptions.

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Red cabbage microgreens lower 'bad' cholesterol in animal study

Microgreens are sprouting up everywhere from upscale restaurants to home gardens. They help spruce up old recipes with intense flavors and colors, and are packed with nutrients. Now testing has shown that for mice on a high-fat diet, red cabbage microgreens helped lower their risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and reduce their weight gain.

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Drug for narcolepsy could help food addicts lose weight

Overweight people could be given help with the discovery that a drug used for sleep disorder could also reduce the impulse for food, report scientists.

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Veterans Are in Pain, According to Analysis of National Health Survey

Painful conditions, such as back and joint pain, are more common in veterans than nonveterans, according to a new analysis of national survey data.

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Running On The Beach: How To Do It Right

Here's the best way to ditch the street for the sand and embrace running on the beach. Ready to sweat?

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What else comes with a college degree? An extra 10 pounds, says new study

College students gained an average of 10 pounds over the course of their college years, a study has found, and number of students who were overweight or obese increased 78 percent. The extra weight translates to a variety of increased health risks, the study says.

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Brain locations that control diabetes drugs’ weight loss effects examined

Certain type 2 diabetes drugs promote weight loss, but how they do this remains poorly understood. Insight into how these drugs work in the body -- and especially the brain -- could help create new drugs that effectively control body weight. In an important advance on that front, a new study shows that these drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), reduce body mass by targeting a different part of the brain than previously thought.

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BRAIN Initiative Researchers Meet to Share Progress

Learn about the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative, an effort to develop new tools and technologies to understand the healthy and diseased brain.

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Strength Training: The Workout You Need To Lose Weight

Strength training helps you burn calories both during and after your workout. Here's why it's the best exercise for weight loss.

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Relieve Lower Back Pain With These 11 Moves

Ease your lower back pain by improving hip mobility and core strength. These moves will help get you there.

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Beans and peas increase fullness more than meat

Meals based on legumes such as beans and peas are more satiating than pork and veal-based meals according to a recent study. Results suggest that sustainable eating may also help with weight loss.

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10 Medicine Ball Exercises That Work Your Butt

Squatting isn’t the only way to work up a good sweat—score big with these glute-strengthening medicine ball exercises.

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11 No-Equipment Arm Exercises For A Strong Upper Body

No gym, no weights, no problem. These equipment-free exercises are your ticket to a strong upper body.

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Gut feelings: How the microbiome may affect mental illness and interact with treatment

All of us who have experienced a 'nervous stomach' under periods of stress suspect that there is a link between our gut and our mood. Now researchers have received strong scientific support for exactly this link.

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Researchers link dental problems in cleft lip and palate to abnormal salivary glands

Dental problems commonly associated with cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormalities in salivary glands and an imbalance of immune compounds in the mouth, report investigators.

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Bodyweight Exercises For An At-Home Total-Body Workout Without Equipment

You can do these five-star bodyweight exercises without any equipment—all you need is a little space and the motivation to get to work.

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Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe From Holiday Hazards

From tinsel to table scraps, holiday hazards for pets abound. Here are some tips to help you keep them safe.

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Scientists uncover potential driver of age- and Alzheimer's-related memory loss

Scientists have made an important discovery toward the development of drugs to treat age-related memory loss in diseases like Alzheimer’s. They found that reduced levels of a protein called Rheb result in spontaneous symptoms of memory loss in animal models and are linked to increased levels of another protein known to be elevated in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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This Legs Exercise Does Amazing Things For Your Butt, Thighs, And Abs

Step up your workouts with this ultra-efficient legs exercises that targets your booty and your core, too.

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Enzyme that digests vitamin A also may regulate testosterone levels

Bco1, an enzyme that metabolizes beta carotene, may play a vital role in testosterone metabolism as well, according to a new study.

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Cancer spread is increased by a high fat diet, ground-breaking evidence shows

New research shows that the metastatic process (cancer spread) is enhanced by fat intake. Mice given a high fat diet, including palmitic acid (a major component of palm oil which is found in lots of household products) developed the most aggressive cancer spread. The study identifies for the first time a protein called CD36 which has an essential role in cancer spreading.

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Tumor cells are dependent on fat to start metastasis

A study identifies metastasis-initiating cells through a specific marker, namely the protein CD36. This protein, which is found in the membranes of tumor cells, is responsible for taking up fatty acids. CD36 activity and dependence on lipid (fat) metabolism distinguish metastasis-initiating cells from other tumor cells.

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The secret slimming effect of sweet potato waste

The sweet potato pie you eat during the holidays might not be good for your waistline, but according to a new study, the starchy water left over from cooking the sweet potato could have slimming effects -- at least in mice.

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New nutrition policy institute study highlights benefits of school lunch

Lunches served in the National School Lunch Program have higher nutritional quality than lunches brought from home, according to the largest comparison study conducted to date. The study involved nearly 4,000 elementary school students in Southern California.

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Direct link between REM sleep loss, desire for sugary and fatty foods discovered

A new method has been used by researchers to produce REM sleep loss in mice along with a chemical-genetic technique to block prefrontal cortex neurons and the behaviors they mediate. As a result, the researchers discovered that inhibiting these neurons reversed the effect of REM sleep loss on sucrose consumption while having no effect on fat consumption.

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Kendall Jenner's Go-To Full-Body Exercises Are Tough—And So Effective

Kendall Jenner worked out a ton before the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Her trainer described the full-body moves she did and experts say you can do them, too.

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Instead Of Lifting Weights, This Mom Lifts Her Baby And Toddler—And Th

Fitness for the whole family!

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Blake Lively Hid From Her Trainer, And We Can See Why

We're sweating just watching.

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Long-term, low-intensity smoking associated with increased risks of death

Low-intensity smokers who puff on 10 or less cigarettes per day over their lifetime still have higher risks of death than individuals who never smoke, providing further evidence that there is no safe level of cigarette smoking, according to a study.

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Yo-yo dieting might cause extra weight gain

Repeated dieting may lead to weight gain because the brain interprets the diets as short famines and urges the person to store more fat for future shortages, new research suggests.

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NCCIH-funded Researcher Presents Pioneering Research on Natural Product Biosynthesis and Discovery

Today, NCCIH grantee Dr. Christina Smolke from Stanford University will present her innovative research at the 2016 High-Risk, High-Reward Research Symposium at NIH. Her team’s successful engineering of a yeast strain capable of making opioids was lauded in both Science and Nature in 2015.

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Saturated fat could be good for you, study suggests

A new diet intervention study raises questions regarding the validity of a diet hypothesis that has dominated for more than half a century: that dietary fat and particularly saturated fat is unhealthy for most people.

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Weight Loss Workout Plan: Your Weekly Fitness Plan To Lose Weight

This weekly weight loss workout plan will help you lose weight by giving you specific guidance on how to incorporate fitness into your routine.

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10 Best Workouts For Weight Loss

If your goal is to lose weight, these 10 best workouts for weight loss are all excellent places to start.

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4 Stationary Bike Workouts That Burn Fat

Stationary bike workouts can be incredibly effective at burning fat. Here's how to make this gym staple work for you.

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Correlates of overweight, obesity among adolescents with bipolar disorder in the national comorbidity survey

Obesity among adolescents with bipolar disorder is linked to increased illness severity, outlines a new report. The researchers also found that although overweight is not more common among adolescents with bipolar disorder than other adolescents, overweight adolescents with bipolar disorder showed signs of increased illness severity, including more suicide attempts, psychiatric hospitalizations for depression, co-occurring conduct disorder and bulimia/binge-eating, and history of physical or sexual abuse.

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21 Of The Best Abs Exercises You Can Do Without Equipment

If you're looking for the best abs exercises around, skip the crunches. Instead, try these 21 excellent core exercises.

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How Victoria's Secret Model Jasmine Tookes Stays Motivated To Work Out

Yes, sometimes she's tempted to blow it off. It's normal to lack motivation sometimes, but Tookes has a few clutch methods for staying on track.

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I Tried A 30-Minute Victoria's Secret Models Abs Workout

I did a Victoria's Secret models abs workout with a fitness experts who trains VS models, and I was surprised at how doable most of these exercises were.

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A Total-Body Workout You Can—And Should—Challenge Your Workout BFF To Do With You

This challenging total-body workout is a cardio and strength workout. Do it with your workout buddy and use this helpful chart to keep track of your reps.

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Digital microbes for munching yourself healthy

Hundreds of different bacterial species live in the human gut, helping us to digest our food. The metabolic processes of these bacteria are not only tremendously important to our health—they are also tremendously complex. A research team has taken an important step in modelling the complexity of the human gut’s bacterial communities—the microbiome—on the computer.

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This Instagram Star Says She Actually Doesn't Do Cardio

But experts say cardio has its benefits. Here's why it deserves a spot in your workout routine, no matter how great strength training may be.

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Watch This Incredible 105-Year-Old Teach A Yoga Class

She's a true inspiration.

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This 20-Minute Treadmill Workout Will Challenge Even Hardcore Runners

This treadmill workout varies the incline and speed to challenge your body and help you build endurance.

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The Workout Plan That Helped This Woman Lose More Than 40 Pounds

Amber Johnson needed a fitness routine that would be convenient to her lifestyle.

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The Standing Abs Move You Can Do During Every Workout

This effective, challenging standing abs exercise also puts your glutes to work and tests your balance, too.

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3 Workouts Victoria’s Secret Angels Do To Sculpt Their Bods

These are four workouts Victoria's Secret Angels to to sculpt their angelic abs, arms, and butt before the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

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The Small, Weird Thing That’s Interfering With Your Proper Squat Form

Who knew your ankles were helping with proper squat form, too? Here's why ankle mobility is so important for getting low.

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This Mom Of Two Got Fit In Her 40s, And We Can All Learn From Her Experience

It's never too late to feel great in your own skin.

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Secondhand (and Third-Hand) Smoke May Be Making Your Pet Sick

Secondhand and third-hand smoke may be making your pet dog, bird, cat, guinea pig, or fish sick.

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Digital microbes for munching yourself healthy

Hundreds of different bacterial species live in the human gut, helping us to digest our food. The metabolic processes of these bacteria are not only tremendously important to our health – they are also tremendously complex. A research team has taken an important step in modelling the complexity of the human gut’s bacterial communities – the microbiome – on the computer. The researchers gathered all known data on the metabolism of 773 bacterial strains – more than ever before. Working from this data, they developed a computer model for each bacterial strain. This collection, known as AGORA, can now be used on the computer to simulate metabolic processes taking place in the microbes and to investigate how they affect the metabolism of other microbes and that of the human host.

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3 Upper Body Push Up Modifications To Try If You Can’t Do A Full One

Practice makes perfect, right? Get there with these three push up modifications to work your upper body and core.

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If You Ever Feel Insecure Working Out, Watch This Danielle Brooks Video

In a post-gym Instagram video, 'Orange is the New Black' star Danielle Brooks gives a body-confidence pep-talk for anyone who's ever felt insecure while working on their fitness.

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Watching Misty Copeland Take A Ballet Class Is Just As Magical As You'd Expect

Tag along with Misty Copeland at the ballet studio and see what the stunning dancer is up to when she’s not on stage.

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Gut microbes contribute to recurrent 'yo-yo' obesity

Researchers have shown in mice that intestinal microbes -- collectively termed the gut microbiome -- play an unexpectedly important role in exacerbated post-dieting weight gain, and that this common phenomenon may in the future be prevented or treated by altering the composition or function of the microbiome.

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Squat Jacks Work Your Butt And Legs And Burn Major Calories, too

Jumping jacks and squats come together in squat jumps, one calorie-torching, lower-body burning exercise.

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Genes, early environment sculpt the gut microbiome

Environment and genetics determine relative abundance of specific microbes in the gut, new research shows. The findings represent an attempt to untangle the forces that shape the gut microbiome, which plays an important role in keeping us healthy.

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Products Containing Belladonna Extract by Raritan Pharmaceuticals: Recall - Possible Belladonna Alkaloids

Raritan Pharmaceuticals, a contract manufacturer for Homeolab USA, recalls pediatric homeopathic products containing belladonna extract.

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31 Good Vibe Gift Ideas

Good vibes only.

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4 No-Equipment Exercises For A Great Butt

As Khloé Kardashian says...strong looks better naked.

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6 Easy And Relaxing Yoga Poses To Help You Chill Out

Serenity now and later.

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New target receptor discovered in the fight against obesity

The essential role that the receptor FFAR2 plays in the success of fermentable carbohydrates -- found in foods such as vegetables, fruit, breads, cereals and pasta - in suppressing appetite and preventing obesity is now better understood, thanks to new research.

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5 Easy Yoga Poses That Banish Stress

Give yourself a break already.

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The Best Time Of Day To Work Out For Peak Performance

Another reason to get #UpNOut.

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Diastasis Recti Exercises: Which To Avoid And What To Do Instead

Many experts recommend these diastasis recti exercises during pregnancy in order to help prevent ab separation.

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23 Fitness Gifts Under $50 For The Friend Who Never Misses A Workout

Looking for a holiday gift idea for your friend who loves to work out? These 23 fitness gift ideas will do the trick, and they're under $50.

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5 Move Workout Routine That Will Change Your Body

Including why the “flunge” is going to be your new favorite exercise.

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How To Do Mountain Climbers

Here's how to do mountain climbers the right way to maximize the calorie-burning, muscle-building benefits.

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Jet lag and obesity share similar pathways to liver cancer

Since 1980, the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, has nearly tripled, and obesity related liver disease is one of the driving forces behind the increasing number of cases. Researchers are now examining how other lifestyle factors may affect your health. Using mice, the scientists show that repeated jet lag increases both obesity related liver disease and the risk of liver cancer.

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Study in rats finds low blood alcohol levels have no effect on total calories consumed

Laboratory rats will drink alcohol if it’s available, and may even get a little tipsy, researchers report in a new study. But they won’t voluntarily drink until they’re drunk. And while ethanol is calorie-rich, rats that drink it eat less food and their total energy intake remains steady, the research team found.

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Simone Manuel On Her History-Making Olympic Gold

Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel talks about being a black woman in the sport and the first African American woman to get an individual gold in swimming.

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Diet and exercise can improve kidney function in patients with fatty liver disease

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a potentially serious liver condition characterized by excess fat in the liver associated with inflammation and scarring. NASH may progress to cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer, and it can also compromise kidney function. In a post hoc analysis of a large clinical trial, patients with biopsy-confirmed NASH who consumed a low-fat/low-calorie diet and participated in an exercise program often experienced reduced liver inflammation and scarring.

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Obesity in adolescence may cause permanent bone loss

Teenagers who are obese may be doing irreparable damage to their bones, according to a new study.

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Weight loss can help cancer survivors reduce risk

More than three in five Australian breast cancer survivors are overweight or obese – and that it’s likely to increase their risk of cancer returning, researchers report.

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Weight loss may help prevent multiple myeloma

Carrying extra weight increases a person's risk that a benign blood disorder will develop into multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. This is particularly true for older, African-American men, say researchers.

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Major finding identifies nitrogen as key driver for gut health

Scientists are one step closer to understanding the link between different diet strategies and gut health, with new research presenting the first general principles for how diet impacts the microbiota.

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8 Black Friday Deals That Are Perfect For Stocking Your Home Gym

Get ready to work it.

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Diet quality low but steadily improving among US kids

On the whole, the diet of U.S. children improved markedly between 1999 and 2012 but it remains poor, said the authors of a new study that examined diet quality data from more than 38,000 kids. Moreover, disparities remain among key subgroups.

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Gut's microbial community shown to influence host gene expression

New research is helping to tease out the mechanics of how the gut microbiome communicates with the cells of its host to switch genes on and off. The upshot of the study, another indictment of the so-called Western diet (high in saturated fats, sugar and red meat), reveals how the metabolites produced by the bacteria in the stomach chemically communicate with cells, including cells far beyond the colon, to dictate gene expression and health in its host.

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2016 Black Friday And Cyber Monday Fitness Deals

These 2016 Black Friday and Cyber Monday fitness deals will inspire you to hit the gym and motivate you to get moving this holiday season.

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4 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Inner Thigh Workouts

Here's what you can (and can't) accomplish by doing inner thigh workouts. Spot training? No. Injury prevention? Yes.

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Aspartame may prevent, not promote, weight loss by blocking intestinal enzyme's activity

A team of investigators has found a possible mechanism explaining why use of the sugar substitute aspartame might not promote weight loss. In their report, the researchers show how the aspartame breakdown product phenylalanine interferes with the action of an enzyme previously shown to prevent metabolic syndrome - a group of symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Serena Williams' Off-Season Workout Is Dancing—We Love Her Even More

Experts say you should steal her moves, because dancing can actually be an excellent (and fun) workout.

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3 Ways To Amp Up Down Dog For Insane Abs

Down Dog is a common yoga pose that's great for improving your posture and strengthening your upper body. Here's how to make it great for working your abs, too.

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Plant compounds may boost brain function in older adults, study says

The same compounds that give plants and vegetables their vibrant colors might be able to bolster brain functioning in older adults, according to a recent study.

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26 Fitness Gifts To Give Yourself In 2016 For Your Healthiest Year Ever

These 2016 fitness gifts make sticking to your goals easier than ever. Here's what you'll need to kick off your healthiest year yet.

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Audrey Esparza Shares How She Finds Time For Fitness

It's all about balance—and the occasional cupcake.

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Teenagers drink a bathtub of sugary drinks a year

Teenagers, aged between 11 and 18, drink almost a bathtub full of sugary drinks on average a year, according to new calculations.

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GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Time Release 180 count Dietary Supplement by Nutra Manufacturing: Recall - Undeclared Milk

Nutra Manufacturing, Inc. recalls GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Time Release dietary supplement product due to milk contamination.

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Gut bacteria affect our metabolism

Mice that receive gut bacteria transplants from overweight humans are known to gain more weight than mice transplanted with gut bacteria from normal weight subjects, even when the mice are fed the same diet. A new study confirms this finding while seeking new perspectives on the reasons behind this link.

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What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids

Opioids can be used to treat certain kinds of chronic and acute pain. It doesn’t matter who is writing the prescription, ask these questions before taking opioids.

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4 Fat-Burning Treadmill Workouts To Try When It’s Just Too Cold Outside

These hill and interval treadmill workouts will definitely warm you up when the temps drop—get ready to sweat.

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Molecular 'pillars' team up to protect liver from toxic fat buildup

A new study revealed a surprising relationship between two molecules – one that works to store fat and another that promotes fat burning for energy. The team found that the molecules complement each other to maintain a healthy level of fat in the liver.

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A 30-Minute Treadmill Workout That Burns Fat Fast

Sweat it out—and fast—with your new favorite calorie-torching treadmill workout. It's only 30 minutes long, but it's got everything you need.

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Unhealthy weight management practices associated with non-medical use of prescription drugs among adolescents

A new study reinforces the need for comprehensive health education efforts addressing healthy weight management strategies and substance abuse education.

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Fear of gaining weight may influence contraception choices

Concerns about weight gain may be driving contraception choices, according to researchers. Women who are overweight or obese are less likely than normal-weight women to use the birth control pill and other hormonal contraceptive methods, they report.

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Early detection a key factor in fight against type 2 diabetes

Roughly 86 million Americans have prediabetes, and the vast majority of them don’t even know they have it. But the progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes is not inevitable, and there’s a simple blood test that can determine whether a person’s blood glucose levels need attention.

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Fast-cooking dry beans provide more protein, iron than 'slower' varieties

Beans are a versatile, inexpensive staple that can boost essential nutrients in a diet, especially for people in low-resource areas where food options are limited. To get the most out of these legumes, new research suggests choosing fast-cooking dry beans could be the way to go.

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Garcinia Cambogia

This fact sheet provides information about the safety and effectiveness of the dietary supplement garcinia cambogia.

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A Chill 10-Minute Bodyweight Workout For When All You Want To Do Is Sleep

This gentle bodyweight workout lets you listen to your body while staying on track with your fitness routine.

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Trainer Kayla Itsines Just Broke 5 World Records In One Day

Workout motivation, anyone?

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A 10-Minute Bodyweight Cardio And Strength Workout For Legs And Glutes

Get your lower body burning while you drive up your heart rate with this bodyweight workout for your legs and glutes.

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High-fiber diet keeps gut microbes from eating the colon's lining, protects against infection, animal study shows

When microbes inside the digestive system don’t get the natural fiber that they rely on for food, they begin to munch on the natural layer of mucus that lines the gut, eroding it to the point where dangerous invading bacteria can infect the colon wall, new research in mice shows.

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Better definition of 'pre-diabetes' can help identify those at risk for long-term complications

Defining pre-diabetes based on hemoglobin A1C, a common test that determines a long-term average blood sugar level, is the most accurate predictor of who will go on to develop long-term complications from diabetes, new research suggests.

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How a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce heart failure in the aged

In mouse experiments, researchers have shown how aging and excess dietary fat create signals that lead to heart failure after a heart attack. Clarifying the mechanism of this harmful pathway is important because nearly 5 million people in the United States suffer heart failure as an age-related disease following heart attacks.

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Rheumatoid arthritis patients who smoke or are overweight see less symptom improvement with treatment

Smoking or being overweight makes it more difficult for patients with rheumatoid arthritis to achieve optimal control of inflammation and symptoms, despite standard of care treatment.

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Anxiety and Complementary Health Approaches

Researchers are studying a variety of complementary health approaches to see whether they might be helpful for occasional anxiety or anxiety disorders. There is some evidence that mindfulness and other forms of meditation, music, relaxation techniques, and melatonin may be efficacious for anxiety, especially anxiety associated with medical procedures or chronic medical problems. However, there is not enough evidence on other complementary health approaches for anxiety to draw definitive conclusions about their efficacy.

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Anxiety at a Glance

Can complementary health approaches help the 18 percent of American adults who have an anxiety disorder? Find out here.

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Garcinia Cambogia

This fact sheet provides information about the safety and effectiveness of the dietary supplement garcinia cambogia.

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7 Things To Know About Complementary Health Approaches for Anxiety

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or making an important decision. But for some people, anxiety becomes a severe, persistent problem that’s hard to control and can interfere with daily activities; this is called an anxiety disorder. Effective conventional treatments for anxiety disorders, including psychotherapy and medication, are available.

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Trainer Emily Skye's Before-And-After Pics Make A Surprising Point

She's happier with a higher number on the scale.

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5 Beginner-Friendly Foam Rolling Moves To Master

Get started with these simple, effective foam rolling moves from celebrity trainer and rolling advocate Ashley Borden.

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Yo-yo dieting dangerous even if you're not overweight

Repeatedly losing and regaining weight, known as weight cycling or yo-yo dieting, may increase the risk of death from heart disease among postmenopausal women who were of normal weight at the start of the study.

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Winter conception increases mothers' diabetes risk

Women whose babies are conceived in winter are more likely to develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, increasing a range of risk factors for both child and mother, new research concludes.

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FTC Issues Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Marketing Claims for Over-the-Counter Homeopathic Drugs

FTC announces new enforcement policy statement on over-the-counter homeopathic products.

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A 15-Minute Calorie-Crushing Treadmill Workout

Get your heart pumping with intervals that don't mess around in this tough 15-minute treadmill workout.

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Microbes in your gut influence age-related macular degeneration

Bacteria in your intestines may play an important role in determining if you will develop blinding wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

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A rising tide of heart attacks followed Hurricane Katrina

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, hospital admissions for heart attacks in the city were three times higher than they were before the storm, according to new research.

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22 Gifts For The Runner In Your Life In 2016

Here are the perfect gifts for runners 2016—these fun, functional picks will make every mile even better.

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Scientists uncover genetic evidence that 'we are what we eat'

Researchers have demonstrated that the diets of organisms can affect the DNA sequences of their genes.

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Following a healthy lifestyle can greatly reduce genetic heart attack risk

It is well known that following a healthy lifestyle -- not smoking, avoiding excess weight and getting regular exercise -- can reduce the risk of heart disease. But what about people who have inherited gene variants known to increase risk? A study has found that, even among those at high genetic risk, following a healthy lifestyle can cut in half the probability of a heart attack or similar event.

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Too much fatty food could set children up for mental problems: Study in mice

Chances are that children who eat excessive amounts of fatty foods will not only become obese, but will develop cognitive and psychiatric problems when they are older, a study in mice suggests. This is because, according to a recent study, diets rich in fat deplete the levels of a key protein known to help synapses in the brain to work properly. In turn, this leads to a dip in several forms of cognitive functions, such as behavioral flexibility and memory.

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FTC Wins Summary Judgment against Pitchman of Deceptive Green Coffee Weight-Loss Ads; $30 Million Judgment Entered

U.S. district court judge issues summary decision and judgment against deceptive marketing claims for Pure Green Coffee.

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10 Fitness Gift Ideas To Get Your Workout Buddy

These fitness gift ideas are perfect for your favorite fit friend. Bring your A game to gift giving with these finds.

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What Women Should Know About Essure Permanent Birth Control

Women should carefully consider the benefits and risks associated with permanent birth control devices, like the FDA-approved Essure device, along with other birth control options.

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A Quick 5-Move Total-Body Workout Routine

This total-body workout will work your arms, butt, and core without requiring a lot of time or equipment.

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Sign Up NOW For Our January New Year's Fitness Challenge!

We’re all starting together January 2nd. Don't miss out!

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That Moment When: Christmas Abbott

Christmas Abbott's incredible fitness journey began in war-torn Iraq.

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Companies pushing 'toddler milk' need oversight, experts warn

Liquid-based nutritional supplements, originally formulated for malnourished or undernourished children, need more regulatory oversight as they are increasingly marketed to promote growth in children generally, warn researchers.

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Children born by Cesarean section may have a greater risk of obesity

Children delivered by Cesarean section may have an increased risk for obesity compared to children born vaginally, according to new research.

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Mostly meat, high protein diet linked to heart failure in older women

Women over the age of 50 who follow a high-protein diet could be at higher risk for heart failure, especially if much of their protein comes from meat, according to preliminary research.

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Immune system uses gut bacteria to control glucose metabolism

Researchers have discovered an important link between the immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism -- a "cross-talk" and interaction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome when not functioning correctly.

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26 Gift Ideas For The Girl Who Lives in Athleisure

These 2016 fitness gift ideas are perfect for any athleisure-loving, barre-hopping friend on your holiday shopping list.

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Inherited taste perceptions may explain why some people eat too much salt

People with enhanced bitter taste perception are almost twice as likely to consume too much sodium as people with less acute tasting ability. Those with gene variations that allow them to taste bitter more intensely may also taste salt more intensely and enjoy it more, leading to increased sodium intake, researchers said.

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Kayaking Through Cancer

Five charities are using physical activity to help people through hardship. Here's how you can get involved.

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10 Total-Body 10 Minute Workouts For When You Need To #GetItDone

For days when an hour-long workout is just not happening, sweat it out with one of these 10 minute workouts.

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The Best Workout Class For Your Zodiac Sign

Find the best workout class for your zodiac sign by checking out the helpful compatibility list below. Then give the new workout a try.

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Odds of having asthma 53 percent higher in food deserts

Living in a food desert – an urban area where it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food – means you’re at increased risk to have asthma. Children who were studied who did not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables had higher rates of asthma than children who did have access.

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Skipping breakfast and not enough sleep can make children overweight

Mothers smoking in pregnancy, children skipping breakfast and not having a regular bedtime or sufficient sleep all appear to be important factors in predicting whether a child will become overweight or obese, report investigators.

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Victims of childhood bullying more likely to be overweight as young adults

Children who are bullied in primary and secondary school are nearly twice as likely to be overweight at the age of 18 than non-bullied children, according to a new study.

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2 Workout Tricks That Keep Shay Mitchell In Incredible Shape

Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell shares her workout tricks for staying fit, healthy, and strong.

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Melissa Jhunja Uses Yoga To Help Survivors Of Domestic Violence

"This is a place where they start to heal and move forward."

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Why It’s So Hard—And Sometimes Impossible—To Get Six-Pack Abs

Not having a six-pack doesn’t mean your core isn’t strong AF.

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Here's How To Do The Donkey Kick Exercise For Your Abs

Donkey kick exercises are an amazing way to work your core, and they can help you finally nail that yoga handstand.

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Pain is not just a matter of nerves

The sensation of pain occurs when neural pathways conduct excitation generated by tissue damage to the spinal cord, where the nociceptive information is extensively pre-processed. From there, the information is transmitted to the human brain, where the sensation of "pain" is finally created. This is the general belief. However, researchers have now discovered that pain is not just a matter of nerves but that non-neuronal cells, the glial cells, are also involved in clinically relevant pain models and their activation is sufficient to amplify pain.

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20 Motivational Fitness Gifts Made For Instagram 2016

These 2016 fitness gifts are perfect for any Insta-loving, motivation-seeking gym rat on your list—plus, they're all under $60.

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Do This 10-Minute Butt And Abs Workout At Home

This butt and abs workout incorporates exercises that work both your glutes and your core—two burns, one stone.

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Ton Shen Health Recalls Life Rising Brand “Side Head Regulator TT Tablet” Because of Possible Health Risk for Children Under the Age of 18

Ton Shen Health of Chicago, IL, recalls its Life Rising brand “Side Head Regulator TT” Tablets because of elevated levels of lead.

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Cochlear Implants: A Different Kind of 'Hearing'

What are cochlear implants? Who uses them? How do they work?

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5 tips for winter running

Fitness

Article Nov 10, 2016

Check out these top tips to keep your running on track through the cold snap.

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Regular intake of sugary beverages, but not diet soda, is associated with prediabetes

Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, but not diet soda, is associated with increased risk of prediabetes and increased insulin resistance, an epidemiological analysis of data from 1,685 adult Americans finds.

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Shorter sleep linked to sugar-sweetened drink consumption

Treating sleep deprivation could potentially help reduce sugar intake, a new study suggests. People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to also drink significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, such as sodas and energy drinks, researchers found.

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Giving more pregnant women common thyroid medicine may reduce risk of complications

Extending the number of pregnant women given the common drug levothyroxine to boost thyroid hormone levels may lead to a reduced number of stillbirths, early caesarean sections and low-weight babies, according to a new study.

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21 Healthy Gift Ideas For The Wellness Guru In Your Life

Thoughtful presents for their mind, body, and soul.

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Here’s Exactly How To Superset Exercises At The Gym

Your guide to supersetting, compound setting, and circuit training—and how to figure out which is right for you.

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Excessive BMI increase during puberty identified as a new risk factor for mortality due to cardiovascular disease

Boys with a large increase in body mass index (BMI) during puberty are at increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease later in life. There is no corresponding risk among boys overweight when younger and who have normal weight during adolescence, according to a study.

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The Abs Workout That'll Make You A Better Runner

This no-equipment abs workout may not be what you'd expect for a running routine, but you'll definitely feel the benefits.

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Abigail Lanier Is Losing Her Eyesight—And Does Triathlons

"I remember feeling like I had been missing out on something up until then."

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Supplemental, nutrient-enriched donor milk does not improve neurodevelopment in very low-birth-weight infants

Among very low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants, the use of supplemental donor milk compared with formula did not improve neurodevelopment at 18 months, according to a study.

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Gestational age may impact academic performance

A new study indicates that being born either too early or too late may have a long-term effect on children's academic performance.

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How important is the gut microbiome? It may depend on your genetics

Investigators are shedding light on how the success of such microbiome treatments may be affected by genetics of the individual or animal being treated.

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Beware of Illegally Marketed Diabetes Treatments

Consumers with diabetes risk serious health complications by choosing illegally marketed diabetes products, which also may be dangerous in and of themselves. Learn about the unapproved products flooding the marketplace and what FDA is doing to counter diabetes products that violate federal law.

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Do This Stretching Routine After A Cardio Workout For Better Flexibility

The five moves in this ultimate stretching routine will help improve your flexibility and range of motion.

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Researchers may have found how high-protein diets cause weight loss

A common end-product of digested protein – phenylalanine – triggers hormones that make rodents feel less hungry and leads to weight loss, according to a new study. A better understanding of the mechanism by which protein diets cause weight loss could lead to the development of drugs and diets that tackle the growing obesity epidemic.

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Model Candice Huffine: Running Is For Women Of Every Size

The plus-size model graced a cover of Women's Running.

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Twenty percent of children with Celiac disease do not heal on a gluten-free diet

Even after a year on a gluten-free diet, nearly 20 percent of children with celiac disease continue to have intestinal abnormalities (enteropathy) on repeat biopsies, reports a study.

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Adult weight gain could increase cancer risk

Substantial weight gain over many years increases the risk of obesity-related cancers in men by 50 per cent and in women by almost 20 per cent, according to new research.

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Maternal B12 deficiency may increase child's risk of type-2 diabetes

B12 deficiency during pregnancy may predispose children to metabolic problems such as type-2 diabetes, according to research. These findings could lead to a review of current vitamin B12 requirements for pregnant women, whether through an improved diet or supplements.

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Drug shows promise for preventing pre-term birth

A drug that is showing some early promise in efforts to prevent pre-term birth has been successfully tested by a team of investigators.

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Kate Upton Basically Stays Fit By Lifting Really Heavy Things

Fitness experts are all for it. Here, they explain the concept behind "progressive overload," or making sure your workouts are getting harder and harder.

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The Ultimate Hiking And Camping 2016 Gift Guide For Weekend Explorers

These fun, functional hiking and camping gifts are perfect for the most outdoorsy people on your list in 2016.

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New study shows balloon in a capsule helps patients lose nearly twice as much weight than diet, exercise and lifestyle therapy alone

Patients with obesity who swallowed gas-filled balloon capsules designed to help them eat less, lost 1.9 times more weight than patients who relied on diet, exercise and lifestyle therapy alone, according to new research.

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Weight loss after obesity doesn’t cut risk of certain types of cancer

Losing weight may not protect against colon and liver cancer, even though obesity is associated with increased risk of certain types of gastrointestinal malignancy.

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12-week exercise program significantly improved testosterone levels in overweight, obese men

Twelve weeks of aerobic exercise significantly boosted testosterone levels in overweight and obese men, according to researchers. Increased levels were highest among men who exercised vigorously, report investigators.

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Insurance coverage of obesity, lack of formal diagnosis emerge as top barriers to getting professional weight loss help

Improving health insurance coverage for weight loss services could help people struggling with obesity lose weight, according to a new survey of non-physician health professionals (HPs). A second study found that three out of four patients are affected by obesity or overweight, yet less than half (48%) of these patients with a BMI higher than 30 received a formal diagnosis of obesity.

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Eating dinner early, or skipping it, may be effective in fighting body fat

The first human test of early time-restricted feeding found that this meal-timing strategy strategy reduced swings in hunger and altered fat and carb burning patterns, which may help with losing weight. In early time-restricted feeding (eTRF), people eat their last meal by the mid-afternoon and don’t eat again until breakfast the next morning.

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10-year data shows gastric bypass patients significantly reduce risk of dying early from obesity and other diseases

Patients with severe obesity who have gastric bypass surgery reduce their risk of dying from obesity and other diseases by 48 percent up to 10 years after surgery, compared to similar patients who do not undergo the procedure, according to new research.

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First national quality improvement program for weight loss surgery reduces readmissions by more than 30% for some hospitals

While the average hospital saw 30-day readmission rates for weight-loss surgery patients drop by about 14 percent, some hospitals had reductions as much as 32 percent after implementing a new quality improvement program, according to new research.

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Childhood obesity increases during summer breaks

Children are at greater risk of gaining unhealthy amounts of weight during summer vacation than during the school year, according to a new study. Researchers studied more than 18,000 kindergartners over two years and found that obesity increased only during the two summer vacations, and not at all during the school years.

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A functioning circadian clock may help maximize weight loss following bariatric surgery

A newly released basic science study of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) suggests that a functioning circadian clock, or sleeping at night and being awake during the day, can help patients achieve a higher amount of weight loss following the surgery. The study conducted in a mouse model is one of the first to shed light on how researchers and clinicians might continue to improve the outcomes following RYGB by correcting disruptions to the circadian clock.

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Berry wine, minus the alcohol, may offer help for those with diabetes

Blueberries, and berries in general, are among foods labeled as “diabetes superfoods” by the American Association of Diabetes. Food science researchers have found that fermenting berries may improve their antidiabetic potential even more.  

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Dad’s preconception exercise may increase obesity, insulin resistance risk in offspring

Fathers who exercise regularly before their children are conceived may program their offspring's genes with an increased risk for metabolic disorders, according to new research. The surprising results point to the identification of epigenetic markers that may change the process of diagnosis and management of chronic disease.

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Link between early menopause, higher risk of fracture, new study confirms

Fracture risk for those with early menopause is not minimized by use of calcium, vitamin D, or standard dose hormone therapy, data pulled from clinical trials shows.

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Healthy living linked to higher brain function, delay of dementia

It’s tempting to dip into the leftover Halloween treats, but new research has found that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, leads to better cognitive functioning for younger and older adults, and may delay the onset of dementia.

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Obesity ties cancer as top health threat, new survey shows

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, and say it’s an even bigger health threat than heart disease, the nation’s leading killer, yet most do not go beyond traditional diets or involve doctors in their largely unsuccessful personal struggles against the disease, according to a new survey.

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These 12 Fitness Trackers Are The Gift That Keeps On Giving

2016 fitness trackers are more stylish and technologically advanced than ever. Here are some of our favorites.

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These Simple, Powerful Reminders Helped This Woman Find Weight Loss Success

Patience and consistency were key in this woman's weight loss success—here's how those reminders helped her lose 45 pounds.

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Best Cardio Workouts That Will Have Your Butt Working Overtime

Here are three simple ways to get make your cardio workouts even more effective at targeting your glute muscles.

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Reducing exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) lowers levels of this environmental estrogen in women

Women who avoided foods, cosmetics, and other products packaged in BPA-containing plastic containers for 3 weeks had significant reductions in urinary levels of BPA, a commonly used "endocrine disruptor" associated with negative health effects including weight gain. Over the 3-week study period, the women who participated in an intervention designed to minimize BPA exposure also had significant weight loss.

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How FDA Helps You Make Healthy Food Choices

Recent actions by FDA can help you make healthier, better-informed decisions about the foods you and your family eat.

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Not eating enough in hospital: Risk factors are the same all over the world

Inadequate food intake and malnourishment in sick people is an area of concern for health policy and Public Health and one which impacts upon the social economics of countries with both high and low incomes.

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Kids continue to consume too much salt, putting them at risk

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, kills more than 800,000 Americans each year. We know that too much salt may contribute to high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk. According to a new study, American children are consuming sodium at levels that far exceed the daily recommended limit. Taste preferences for high sodium foods, formed as children, follow individuals into adulthood and put them at increased risk for developing cardiovascular problems later in life.

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Seeing My Dad Run The New York City Marathon Transformed The Way I Work Out

Working toward a goal doesn’t have to mean running the New York City Marathon—I learned to apply it to my gym workouts, too.

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Sleep deprivation may cause people to eat more calories

Sleep deprivation may result in people consuming more calories during the following day, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Brain volume predicts successful weight loss in the elderly

If you’re trying to lose weight, what are your chances of success? Your brain may hold the key. Scientists believe they may have found a way to predict who will be successful in their weight-loss efforts with a quick, non-invasive brain scan.

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Trimming the spare tire: Canola oil may cut belly fat

Canola oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to have beneficial effects on body composition, especially in people with obesity. When participants consumed conventional canola oil or high-oleic acid canola oil for just four weeks, they lost abdominal fat, report researchers.

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Cause of inflammation in diabetes identified

Inflammation is one of the main reasons why people with diabetes experience heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems and other, related complications. Now, in a surprise finding, researchers have discovered, in mice, that when certain immune cells can’t manufacture fat, the mice don’t develop diabetes and inflammation, even when consuming a high-fat diet.

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Cutting nerves to the kidneys improves insulin resistance, diabetes study finds

Incapacitating specific nerves to the kidneys improves the work of insulin on another organ, the liver, according to research.

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13 Fitness Gift Ideas For 2016

These fitness gift ideas are perfect for the most active people on your list in 2016 (and maybe there's a little something for you, too).

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The Best Way To Get A Workout In 40 Minutes

If you need to do your workout in 40 minutes, the key is dialing up the intensity. Trainer Noam Tamir breaks down the perfect plan.

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ClassPass Has Canceled Its Unlimited Membership Tier

So long, unlimited workout classes. ClassPass has canceled its unlimited membership tier.

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Attention, Engaged Couples! You Can Now Put SoulCycle Classes On Your Wedding Registry

Wedding registry website Zola has announced an exclusive partnership. Now, couples who love to tap it back can add SoulCycle classes to their wedding wishlist.

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Can we harness our genes to burn more calories?

Novel biomedical research uncovers a tie between a genetic variant and energy expenditure – a potential biological pathway to increase calorie burn and weight loss, say researchers.

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Study bodes well for low-carb eaters

Three low-carb meals within 24 hours lowers post-meal insulin resistance by more than 30 percent, but high-carb meals sustain insulin resistance, a condition that leads to high blood pressure, prediabetes and diabetes, according to a study.

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Diet can impact migraines

Eliminating that morning 'Cup of Joe,' consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines, suggests a new report.

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Fruits and vegetables may slow ALS

A diet rich in antioxidants and carotenoids is linked to better outcomes for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, say investigators.

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This Beginner Abs Workout Is Perfect If You Hate Crunches

Your entire core will feel the burn with just four moves and 10 minutes in this beginner abs workout.

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This 20-Minute Total Body Workout Will Take You To Burn City

Work up a serious sweat with this total body workout that will leave you breathless while working your arms, legs, butt, and abs.

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This Victoria’s Secret Model Workout Kicked My Butt

I joined the Victoria's Secret Pink for an intense workout, and it was definitely one of the hardest bootcamps ever. Find out all of the details here.

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7 Workout Classes That Changed My Fitness Routine This Year

Trying new workout classes will help keep you more engaged during your training sessions so you can see results quicker. Here are 4 new fitness trends to try.

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4 Simple Stretches That Feel Amazing After Spending All Day On Your Feet

These simple stretches will help release tight hips and lower back, while also helping to improve your flexibility.

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Toss eggs onto salads to increase Vitamin E absorption

Adding whole eggs to a colorful salad boosts the amount of Vitamin E the body absorbs from the vegetables, according to research.

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The Ultimate 5 Minute Butt Workout

This effective 5 minute butt workout will firm and strengthen your backside quickly—and with only five moves.

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7 Fitness Mistakes That Can Lead To A Weight-Loss Plateau

Get more from your workouts with these simple tweaks if the scale starts stalling and you hit a weight loss plateau.

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Could apps be the answer to self-managing diabetes?

Smart phone apps could offer patients with type 2 diabetes a highly effective method of self-managing their condition, concludes a new study.

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How food affects political regimes

Better nutrition can have a lot to do with the transition to democracy: the more protein-rich, high-quality foods appear in a society's diet, the higher the likelihood of democratic reforms. Apparently, a richer diet is associated with an increase in the middle class, which tends towards economic and political independence and democracy-fostering values.

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Underfed worms program their babies to cope with famine

Going hungry at an early age can cause lifelong health problems. But the extent of malnutrition's damage depends on mom's diet too -- at least in worms. A new study of the tiny nematode worm C. elegans finds that young worms that don't get anything to eat in the first few days of life are buffered from early starvation's worst effects if their mothers had also been underfed.

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When fat cells change their color

In mammals, three types of adipose tissues exist. White adipocytes are mainly located in the abdominal and subcutaneous areas of the body and highly adapted to store excess energy. Conversely, beige and brown adipocytes are highly energy-expending by generating heat. The epigenetic enzyme Lsd1 plays an important role in maintaining brown fat tissue, report scientists.

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A metabolic switch to turn off obesity

As science advances, evidence shows that weight management does indeed take place inside the head, but that it is not necessarily a question of lack of will. The ABHD6 enzyme in certain brain neurons plays a key role in controlling body weight, researchers have discovered.

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Here’s Why You Don’t Need To Use The Strength Workout Machines Machines At The Gym

There are more efficient ways to work your muscles than relying on workout machines for strength training.

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The 10 Minute Cardio Workout For When You Really Don't Want To Exercise

This 10 minute cardio workout is a simple and effective low-key routine that still gets your heart rate up.

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This Tricep Workout Is A Total Burner And Only Has Two Moves

When you're looking for a short tricep workout do these two super-effective toning moves. You'll feel your muscles working overtime.

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In Defense Of Steady-State Cardio

HIIT is great, but every workout has its time and place. Here's why you shouldn't forget about steady state cardio work.

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Natural compound reduces signs of aging in healthy mice

Much of human health hinges on how well the body manufactures and uses energy. For reasons that remain unclear, cells' ability to produce energy declines with age, prompting scientists to suspect that the steady loss of efficiency in the body's energy supply chain is a key driver of the aging process. Now, scientists have shown that supplementing healthy mice with a natural compound called NMN can compensate for this loss of energy production, reducing typical signs of aging such as gradual weight gain, loss of insulin sensitivity and declines in physical activity.

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Is more, better? Finding the balance between nutritional supplements and eye health

In the past decade, ophthalmologists have been prescribing nutritional supplements to be taken daily to prevent or slow vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Now, using nutritional supplements for eye health has become more common. But does increasing the recommended dose increase your protection? A case report reveals what can happen when a patient takes more of a supplement than their body needs.

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9 Things You Should Know About Weight Loss Workouts

Exercising to lose weight means knowing what, when, and how to approach your workout. Experts offer their best tips to do it safely and effectively.

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Try This Squat Exercise Modification If You're Super Inflexible

The squat exercise is one of the best ways to strengthen your lower body, and this is one way to make sure you're doing the move correctly.

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Teyana Taylor’s Dance Workout Program Is Here—This Is Not A Drill

And it's called "Fade 2 Fit," natch.

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12 Things You Need For the Best, Most Instagrammable Hike Ever

Cool meets comfort with these trail-ready picks.

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A 15 Minute Workout That’ll Help You Crush Your Next Cardio Session

This 15 minute workout is going to make all of your other workouts jealous. The routine is about building strength and endurance, all you need is a dumbbell.

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Hormone that controls maturation of fat cells discovered

Mature fat cells produce a hormone that regulates the differentiation of nearby stem cells in response to glucocorticoid hormones and high-fat diets, researchers have found.

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Early supplementation may help offset early-life stress on the adult brain

Early-life stress has been shown to impair learning and memory in later life, but new research suggests that improved nutrition may help offset the negative effects of this stress. Specifically, using mice, scientists focused on essential micronutrients, including methionine, vitamins B6 and B12, and folic acid, none of which are made by the body and need to be ingested through diet. They found that early-life stress reduces the levels of these nutrients in mouse pups, but supplementation prevented the reduction of methionine levels and even prevented some of the lasting negative effects of early-life stress on later learning and memory in adult offspring.

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Mulberry extract activates brown fat, shows promise as obesity treatment

Good news for those who want to activate their brown fat (or BAT, brown adipose tissue) without having to be cold: New research suggests that a natural compound in mulberries, called "rutin," can activate the BAT in our bodies to increase metabolism and facilitate weight loss.

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This Mat Move Is One Of The Best Shoulder And Back Exercises Out There

The superman is one of the best shoulder and back exercises to include in your fitness routine—here's why.

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A 10-Minute Leg Workout You’ll Love To Hate

This strength and cardio leg workout sculpts your entire lower body. Because by the time you recover from leg day...it might be leg day again.

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I Spent 3 Months Getting Buff For My Wedding—Here's How It Went

SELF's Executive Editor, Suzanne D'Amato, was on a mission: Get strong, then get hitched. Here's her wedding diet and workout plan.

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Sleep loss tied to changes of the gut microbiota in humans

Curtailing sleep alters the abundance of bacterial gut species that have previously been linked to compromised human metabolic health, results from a new clinical study suggests.

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Dieting success may be hardwired into the brain

Scientists studied the connections between the executive control and reward systems in the brain, and discovered the ability to self-regulate a healthy body weight may be dependent on individual brain structure.

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The Reason You Need Good Posture If You Want Defined Abs

Fitness blogger Carly Rowena makes a great point: The way you stand can completely change how your midsection appears.

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'Lucky 13' Tips for a Safe Halloween

Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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7 Ways To Jazz Up Lunges To Make Them Even More Effective

These aren't your average moves. Keep your workouts interesting by mixing it up with these excellent lunge variations.

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Here’s What You Should Do At The Gym To Maintain Your Weight

Consider this your weight maintenance workout action plan for scaling back your fitness routine without losing progress.

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How sweet it is: Artificial sweeteners in blood

A recent study measured how much artificial sweetener is absorbed into the blood stream by children and adults after drinking a can of diet soda.

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25 Fitness Terms For Beginners To Know: Plyometrics, HIIT, Aerobic Exercise, And More

Here’s your go-to guide for fitness terms you need to know before going to the gym. And understanding these phrases will improve every workout.

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Workplace weight management lowers costs, improves quality of life

Employees who participate in a workplace weight management program—even those without significant weight loss—have reduced health care costs and improved quality of life (QOL), reports a new study.

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The Best Travel Workouts You Can Do With No Equipment

These travel workouts are perfect for burning calories, building muscle, and staying on track when you're on the go.

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This Pilates-Inspired Workout Will Help Improve Your Posture

Feel taller instantly with this workout that will help improve your posture. Bonus? The five moves will also strengthen your backside.

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Withholding amino acid depletes blood stem cells

A dietary approach to depleting blood stem cells may make it possible to conduct bone marrow transplantations without the use of chemotherapy or radiation therapy, according to researchers. The discovery may also become a new way to treat certain cancers without chemo or radiation, which can cause severe side effects.

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Study finds link between childhood cancer, poor dietary quality in adulthood

Survivors of childhood cancer have poor adherence to federal dietary guidelines in adulthood, a new study finds. Diets lacking essential nutrients may exacerbate the chronic disease burden in a group already at an elevated risk for developing new conditions.

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The importance of the amount of physical activity on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

New research reveals the importance of both the amount and timing of physical activity in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), as well as aiding the management of the disease in existing T2D patients.

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Adverse events affect children's development, physical health and biology

It's known that adverse childhood experiences carry over into adult life, but a new study is focusing on the effect of these experiences in the childhood years.

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Scientists find no link between appetite, calorie intake

Study shows no link between appetite and calorie consumption. These findings highlight problems with health claims made by food industry, and more research is needed to see what influences calories intake, say researchers.

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Discrimination Based on Weight Doubles Health Risks

How society treats overweight people makes health matters worse, a new study has found. Among the findings, authors note that people who experience weight discrimination often shun social interaction and skip doctor visits.

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Smartphones alone not the smart choice for teen weight control, study finds

Teens use smartphones successfully to do almost anything: learn new skills, communicate with friends, do research and catch Pokémon. But a new study finds smartphones aren't as useful for helping teens maintain weight loss.

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NYC Dance Project's Hauntingly Beautiful Photos Of Ballet Dancers

Ballet dancers, including Misty Copeland, show off their breathtaking athleticism in the new book from NYC Dance Project called 'The Art Of Movement.'

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The Most Effective Abs Exercise You're Not Doing

Refresh your regular exercise routine with this abs exercise that works your obliques, lower abs, and upper abs.

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Mammography: What You Need to Know

Mammograms are still the best tool for breast cancer screening. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, learn how FDA certifies facilities that perform mammography, and clears and approves mammography devices, to help keep you safe.

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Hot Wheels! The latest fitness equipment for Cyclists

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Maximise your ride in our pick of this seasons trendiest and most high-tech cycle kit

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Do microbes control our mood?

Our intestine hosts a complex ecosystem of bacteria; we call it the gut microbiota, which includes at least 1000 difference species. We get most of our gut microbes soon after birth, although there is evidence of colonization even during prenatal life. Now new research on gut bacteria may change the way we look at anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders, say scientists.

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Exchanging sedentariness for low-intensity physical activity can prevent weight gain in children

As little as 10 minutes of high-intensity physical activity per day reduces the amount of adipose tissue and enhances cardiorespiratory fitness in 6-8-year-old children, according to a new study. The higher the intensity of physical activity, the stronger the association with the amount of adipose tissue. Exchanging sedentary behavior -- mainly sitting -- for even low-intensity physical activity reduces the amount of adipose tissue. In order for physical activity to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, the intensity needs to be at least moderate.

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Minimal exercise can prevent disease, weight gain in menopausal women

Minimal exercise may be all it takes for postmenopausal women to better regulate insulin, maintain metabolic function and help prevent significant weight gain, research shows. These findings suggest that women can take a proactive approach and may not need to increase their physical activity dramatically to see significant benefits from exercise.

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A Simple Stretch To Do Every Morning While You’re Waiting For Your Cof

Wake up your mind and your muscles.

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Train and gain! with this dumbbell workout

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Article Oct 20, 2016

Here’s how strength training can get you a better bikini body...

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Metabolism: What is it and can it be controlled?

“I have a fast metabolism; I can eat and eat and stay skinny.” Most of us have heard someone say this. But what is metabolism, and can we make ours run a bit faster? A new article helps break down what you should know about your metabolism.

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Mutations in FTO, dopamine receptor genes increase risk of obesity, diabetes

In the development of obesity and diabetes, signals from the brain play an important role. Here an important neurotransmitter is dopamine. Scientists have investigated how mutations in the obesity risk gene FTO and variants of the dopamine D2 receptor gene interact. Their results suggest that people in whom both genes are altered have a higher risk of developing obesity and diabetes.

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Drinking an ice slurry/water mix helps body cope with exertion in hot weather

Temperature of water consumed may be as important as the amount when trying to manage thermoregulation, indicates new report.

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Replacing diet beverages with water may help diabetic patients lose weight

In a study of 81 overweight and obese women with type 2 diabetes who usually consumed diet beverages and were on a weight loss program, those who substituted water for diet beverages after their lunch for 24 weeks had a greater decrease in weight (-6.40 vs. -5.25 kg) and body mass index (-2.49 vs. -2.06 kg/m2) compared with those who continued to consume diet beverages. Participants who switched to water also experienced greater improvements in fasting blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.

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4 Rules Shay Mitchell Follows To Stay Fit

Actress Shay Mitchell squeezes in a few workouts per week, but she also focuses on finding ways to stay active even when she's not training. Here's how she does it, and how you can, too.

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The 10-Minute Ski Workout You Should Be Doing Now If You’re Hitting The Slopes This Season

Train your abs, legs, and glutes with this at-home routine. This ski workout will have you slopes-ready in no time.

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The latest high intensity interval exercise: Hollywood HIIT

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Article Oct 19, 2016

If A-list celebs can make time to get fit then so can we. Time for this high-intensity workout to get on the road to red-carpet-ready

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Study examines work status, productivity after bariatric surgery

A new study assessed working status and change in productivity in the first 3 years following bariatric surgery for severe obesity.

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Some is good, more is better: Regular exercise can cut your diabetes risk

Walking briskly or cycling for the recommended 150 minutes a week can reduce a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 26%, according to new research.

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Study reveals high levels of vitamin D inadequacy in UK adolescents

A new study finds high prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy in 14 to 18 year olds at a time of the year when vitamin D levels should be at their peak (post-summer). The research identifies the level of vitamin D intake needed by adolescents to avoid vitamin D deficiency and ensure adequacy. Vitamin D plays an essential role in bone growth during adolescent years, helping to achieve peak bone mass by late adolescence – believed to contribute to reducing age-related bone loss in later life. Results of study, led by the University of Surrey, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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