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Just Did It: My Trip to Vancouver with Nike
I got a sneak peek of Nike's innovations in women's shoes and apparel for 2010--and did a butt-kicking workout. Plus, I met some Olympic hopefuls.
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Do Working Moms Have Unhealthy Kids?
I went back to work after I had children. But was that a bad choice? A new British study concludes that children whose mothers work are less likely to eat healthy or exercise.
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The Surprising Benefits of Group Workouts
Working out with a buddy is a great way to keep you moving toward your goals. But did you know that working out with a buddy or group can also increase your tolerance for pain?
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I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane… Let's Stay in Touch
I'll be in Vancouver for the next couple of days, on a really neat tour with other health and fitness writers. Let's stay in touch--follow me on Twitter!
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Your Social Network Could Be Making You Fat (Or Thin!)
Friends can be a powerful influence in our quest to be healthier. But new research is proving that the affect of social networks is more powerful than we might have expected.
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Small Dietary Changes Could Save Billions in Health Care Costs
According to new research, if Americans could cut their sodium intake to recommended levels, the country would save about $18 billion in annual health care costs.
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Why Women in Other Countries Live Longer than We Do
Want to know why women in other countries are happier, healthier and living longer? Me, too! Women's Health shares their secrets.
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An In-Depth Talk with the Author of 'The End of Overeating'
Listen to an interview with Dr. David Kessler, author of the ground-breaking new book "The End of Overeating." He figured out why we're powerless around certain foods.
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Being Too Restrictive With Kids' Diets Could Backfire
New research shows that being too restrictive about the foods children eat can actually cause more weight gain. Surprised?
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Can You Get High from Running? New Research Says Yes!
My mood is often very different after a run than it was when I headed out the door. He jokes that running is my drug of choice, and now new research shows he might be right.
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Yoga Can Break the Cycle of Overeating
Regardless of what other activity you participate in, adding some yoga can help you reconnect your body--your stomach in particular--and your brain.
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Should A Female Athlete Have To Take a Gender Test?
You might be familiar with African runner Caster Semenya. She won the Womens 800m run at the World Championships last month, and now questions are being raised about her gender.
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Obesity Ages Your Brain by 16 Years
We all know that obesity can negatively affect your quality of life. But new research is finding even more "hidden" incentive to lose the weight and work to keep it off for good.
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Want To Avoid Knee Problems? Start Running!
Although it's a common perception that running causes knee problems and will leave you hobbling around in your later years, does research support that idea? Not necessarily.
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Turn Up The Intensity By Turning Up The Volume
New research shows it's not only what's playing, but the volume of the music that could affect the quality of your workout- specifically your strength training regime.
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