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Health Tip: Developing a Positive Body Image

Teens who develop a negative body image and act on those feelings may wind up stunting their social, physical and mental growth, the U.S. Office…

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Trying a New Sport? Remember, You’re Not (Yet) an Olympian

If watching the Winter Olympics made you want to try some new sports, go slow and ease into them, sports medicine experts caution. “The biggest…

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Step Up Your Strength Training

Strength training is an essential part of a complete workout program. But whether you use free weights, machines or resistance bands, keep challenging your muscles…

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1 in 14 Pregnant Women Still Smokes

Though the dangers of smoking during pregnancy to both mother and baby are well-known, just over 7 percent of women still light up while pregnant,…

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Your Spouse’s Role in Your Job Success

The expression “my better half” — used to describe one’s spouse — may be more than a cliche. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis…

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Two Healthy Diets Equally Good for Your Heart

Two eating plans — a vegetarian diet that includes eggs and dairy, and the Mediterranean diet — protect your heart equally, a new study shows.…

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Health Tip: Menstrual Migraines

Cramps are a better-known symptom of a woman’s period, but about 20 percent of women are also prone to migraine headaches during menstruation. The Office…

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How to Maintain That Weight Loss

If you’ve been on a diet more than once, you know that it can be harder to maintain weight than to lose weight in the…

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Hey Runners, Be Sure to Choose the Right Shoes

The only equipment you really need to go running are running shoes. But choosing a pair can often feel like a shopping marathon. There’s no…

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Here’s to a Healthy Pregnancy

Take good prenatal care of yourself and not only will you have a healthier baby, you’ll also lower his or her risk of type 2…

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Want to Keep the Weight Off? Eat More Slowly

Instead of gulping your food, try eating more slowly. It may help you drop those unwanted pounds, a new study by Japanese researchers suggests. Also…

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The Right Way to Weigh Yourself

The scale can be your best friend — or your worst enemy — when you’re on a diet. But whether or not you like what…

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