Why Fitness Pros Criticize 'The Biggest Loser'
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - September 17, 2009
Some trainers say the reality show sets a bad example when it comes to weight loss.
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Time to Switch to an Online Personal Health Record?
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - September 16, 2009
Google, Microsoft, and others are offering Internet-based records to help you manage your health.
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Should You Strive For Thin Thighs? Maybe Not
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - September 4, 2009
Thin thighs may actually put you at risk for heart disease.
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More Nutrition Information Systems Hit the Shelves—Do They Work?
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - August 28, 2009
The Smart Choices program joins an array of systems aiming to improve your food purchasing decisions.
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Worried About the 'Freshman 15'? 5 Ways a New School or Job Can Help You Get Fit
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - August 21, 2009
Change offers the chance to set new habits; whether they help you get fit or not is up to you.
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Hamstrung! How to Prevent and Help Heal Hamstring Injuries
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - August 12, 2009
Pro athletes and weekend warriors alike are susceptible to hamstring pulls and strains.
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Do Coconut Oil and Coconut Water Provide Health Benefits?
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - August 10, 2009
There are lots of claims about 2 components of coconuts. Here's what we know.
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5 Lessons for Over-35 Athletes From Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - August 6, 2009
Fresh off the world championships, the 42-year-old swimmer talks about success in the pool and in life.
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Can Red Meat Have a Place in a Healthy Diet?
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - August 4, 2009
Studies suggest a link between red meat and diseases like cancer. Let moderation be your guide.
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Vegetarian? 6 Tips for a Healthy Vegetarian Diet
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - August 4, 2009
A meat-free diet may improve your health, but you’ve got to do it right.
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Why and How to Put Together a Family Medical History
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 30, 2009
8 tips on how to amass and maintain this crucial information.
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6 Reasons Your Athletic Performance May Be Lagging
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 24, 2009
Lost your oomph? Consider sleep, nutrition, stress, and medical issues.
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Whole Foods Diet Cookbook: How to Eat for Health and Taste
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 20, 2009
Author Ivy Larson tells you how and why to eat foods in their least-processed state.
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The Skinny on Alcoholic Beverages and Weight Loss
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 17, 2009
Whether you drink may not be as important as how you drink.
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Bayer to Change Health Claims for One-a-Day Men’s Vitamins
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 16, 2009
Selenium will no longer be touted as a nutrient that promotes prostate health.
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Take It Outside: Converting Your Gym Workout to Outdoor Exercise
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 15, 2009
It’s a good time to give the gym a break. How to get a workout without your favorite machines
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Cancer and Supplements: What Vitamins, Herbs, and Botanicals Can (and Can't) Do
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 14, 2009
5 reasons there aren't a lot of answers—and 4 things you can do until there are.
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Cost of Medicine: Are High-Tech Medical Devices and Treatments Always Worth It?
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 10, 2009
Many expensive medical tools are valuable but arguably overused.
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It’s Official: Strength Training Helps Older People Function Better
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 8, 2009
The Cochrane Collaboration weighs in on the benefits of strength training.
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Can You Get Your Vitamins and Minerals Through Diet Alone?
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 7, 2009
Harvard Women's Health Watch says it's possible, even on a reduced-calorie eating plan.
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Personalized Medicine Moves Beyond Cancer, Entering Heart Care and More
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 6, 2009
In Edward Abrahams's view, medical treatment should be tailored to each patient's characteristics.
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Embryonic Stem Cells—and Other Stem Cells—Promise to Advance Treatments
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - July 2, 2009
Adult stem cells may reach patients first, and induced pluripotent stem cells have greatest potential.
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5 Lessons From the Nation's Obesity Report Card
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 1, 2009
We're still getting fatter, though at a slower rate.
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Todd Sacktor: Making Memories -- and Selectively Forgetting Them
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - June 30, 2009
A memory expert's unusual theory could help patients with post-traumatic stress, Alzheimer's, and more.
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3 Tips for Boosting Your Fitness as You Age: One Triathlete’s Advice
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - June 30, 2009
Debi Bernardes is still improving her times at age 50. What’s her secret?
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