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How Much Should You Worry About Post-Workout Eating?
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- July 24, 2008
It's important to take in some carbohydrates and a bit of protein after heavy or long exercise.
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Wii Sports Beats Sofa But Loses to Real Athletics
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- July 23, 2008
'Exergaming' is better than being sedentary, but actual sports burn more calories.
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Meet 11 Olympic Contenders and Their Favorite Workouts
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- July 23, 2008
6 ways average athletes can improve their fitness and performance by copying the greats.
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A Low-Carb Diet Works—If It Suits You
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- July 17, 2008
Many diet plans promote weight loss, so pick the one that fits your life.
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Breast Self-Exams: Don't Let the News Confuse You
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- July 16, 2008
If you feel a lump in your breast, no matter how you find it, get it checked out.
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Who Says a Hospital Stay Can't Be Fun?
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- July 10, 2008
Gourmet dining, fine art—some patients even get field trips.
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How Athletes Can Breathe a Little Easier About Pollution
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- July 10, 2008
Olympians—and asthmatics—can cope with poor air quality.
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4 Ways a Food Diary Can Help You Lose Weight
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- July 8, 2008
Writing down what you eat makes it tough to fool yourself.
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Aiming for the Olympics, Regardless of Age
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- July 3, 2008
Being an older athlete requires some adjustments, but the fundamentals are the same.
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The Athlete's Legal Performance Aid: Sleep
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 26, 2008
Proper rest gives athletes a competitive edge, studies show.
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How to Make Your Workout Quick and Sweaty
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- June 25, 2008
To get the most from limited exercise time, plan ahead and vary your routine.
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One P'Zone Packs Quite a Wallop
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 24, 2008
The commercials say one thing, and the nutritional tally says something else.
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6 Workouts You Can Step Up To
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- June 20, 2008
Use a class or a DVD to structure your training without having to think it through first.
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5 Ways to Find the Perfect Breakfast Cereal
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 19, 2008
I went on a quest to pick out a tasty, nutritious start to the day.
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6 Ways to Avoid Dying of a Surprise Heart Attack
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- June 18, 2008
Cardiac arrest often strikes suddenly, out of the blue. But you can improve your odds of surviving.
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125 Cancer 'Cures' That the FDA Calls Fake
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- June 18, 2008
Coral calcium, shark cartilage, and others are widely marketed, but there's no evidence that they work.
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Why Exercise Might Help You Eat Less—or Not
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 17, 2008
Working out often seems to cut the appetite. But that may not hold for everyone.
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Training For a Very, Very Long Swim
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 12, 2008
At 70, Stanley Paris is preparing to tackle the English Channel.
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7 Ways to Avoid the 'I'm in Love!' Weight Gain
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 5, 2008
Coupling up tends to add pounds. But it doesn't have to.
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Getting the Word Out About Candidates' Health
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- June 4, 2008
Should we put an independent panel of experts in charge of evaluating the evidence?
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Breaking Down the Science of Breakfast
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 3, 2008
Claims about the benefits of breakfast require another look.
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More Research on Fruit Juices and Weight Gain
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 2, 2008
Another study shows that drinking juice may not be related to weight gain in kids.
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Just in Time for Summer, the Skinny on Water
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- May 30, 2008
The average person doesn't need eight glasses a day.
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The Burning Truth on Exercising in the Heat
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- May 29, 2008
You can adjust to hot weather if you pay attention to your body's signals.
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Childhood Obesity Levels Off, but What Does It Mean?
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- May 27, 2008
Don't pass the party snacks just yet.
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