Health & Fitness

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Pediatric Health Experts At Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Offer Helpful Back-to-school Tips To Parents

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– As children head back to the classroom, parents should consider an annual safety and health checklist. Experts at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles offer helpful back-to-school tips to avoid the emergency room and focus on healthy extracurricular and learning activities instead. Topics range from childhood vaccines, bullying, comprehensive vision and hearing exams, playground […]

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Smu Health Spotlight: Mckenna Cottam

McKenna may seem like your typical SMU student, but this girl has living a healthy lifestyle down to the tee. She is a petite blonde with an adorable, infectious personality and a positive outlook on life. You may see her killing it at the gym or out having fun with her friends. Whatever she is […]

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Healthy Barbecue Fare

Dad is king of the barbie on Father’s Day, but make sure he serves up taste, not fat. Goodshoot BARBECUES and Father’s Day go hand-in-hand. But low-fat cookbook queen Annette Sym warns families could be serving dad a heart attack on a plate. With heart disease and diabetes a growing concern for Australian men, the […]

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The 8 Best Smart Phone Apps For Weight Loss

(Image credit: AFP/Getty Images via @daylife) Now that Ive become acclimated to my iPhone, Ive started discovering the power of Apps. Since my whole philosophy is centered around using what you have to get the results you want why not use whats right in your pocket? Best of all, these apps are all free downloads and available on […]

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Diet Tips From Alison

“I’m a creature of habit,” says Alison Sweeney, laughing, as she orders her favorite chopped salad (with tuna and extra cucumbers) for lunchagain. It’s a habit that’s obviously working for her because Alison, beaming in a bright white tee and hot-pink boucl blazer, looks the picture of happy health today. Not only has this host […]

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Mandatory Changes In The Cafeteria For Healthy Student Lifestyle

For this up and coming school year, parents and students can expect a change in the cafeteria and its not the lines or seating area. All five schools will serve 100 percent whole wheat products, and meals will include a larger portion of fruits and vegetables, according to Director of Food Services and Chef Timothy […]

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Digital Fitness Just Got Easier

Personal touch … a screenshot of Micoach by Adidas. It all started with the Wii Fit. It took a surprisingly long time for publishers to realise that the applications for motion gaming went beyond merely entertaining younger audiences. The average Australian gamer is now 32, according to Bond University, and looking for ways to expand […]

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New Save My Back Program Announced By Adjunct Professor Mike Nelson For Back Pain Sufferers Who Want To Cure Back …

If a cure for back pain, including lower back pain, upper back pain, middle back pain, side back pain, pain in back of neck, or a combination of back and neck pain, sounds good then these free pain relief tips from Mike Nelsons save my back program can help because they address what causes back […]

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Five Tips For Choosing Effective Relief For Menopausal Symptoms*

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– An estimated 6,000 women in the U.S. reach menopause every day (about two million annually).The most common menopausal complaints include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, anxiety, poor mood, and physical and mental exhaustion. Hot flashes affect 80 percent of peri- or postmenopausal women, with 30 percent reporting hot flashes severe enough to […]

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Pedal Your Way To Weight Loss

Friday, August 17th, 2012 Issue 33, Volume 16. Bicyclists ride for numerous reasons, but whether its to get an adrenaline rush, travel to nearby destinations, take in the scenery, or stay active and healthy, there are multiple benefits that everyone can enjoy. With summer upon us, TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit […]

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