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Today's the day. You've made the conscious decision to start a regular workout program. And, let's say, for the sake of this discussion, that you have ... Read More »

With the exception of performing exercises that can lead to injury or over-training, there are none that are wrong, per se. I realize this seems to ... Read More »

Regular exercise is one of the best ways to help ensure a healthy lifestyle. Coupled with proper diet and at least 7 hours of sleep each night, and ... Read More »

When it comes to working out, everyone wants results, and they want them NOW. At the risk of sounding cliche, fitness is a marathon, not a sprint. ... Read More »

About 20 percent of Americans are prone to canker sores -- painful mouth ulcers that spring up for a short while and then disappear. Luckily, there ... Read More »

For several years now, seafood has become one of the most popular dishes for the heart healthy eater. Its high protein, low fat combination make it a ... Read More »

Fat-laden, high-sugar foods are as much to blame for the pervasive weight gain problem in this country as are sedentary lifestyles and how and where ... Read More »

We love lists, don't we? I'll be the first to admit that for a while I was addicted to those VH-1 top 50 whatever shows. It seems that the only way to ... Read More »

It's now almost a full week since the ball dropped. Some people made resolutions, others don't bother. And, others don't bother at first, but then ... Read More »

If getting into better shape is paramount for you this year, I have some good news: It's not as hard as it may seem. Well, I take that back -- it is ... Read More »