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Recipe: Lentil bulgur pilaf
Recipe: Lentil bulgur pilaf
Based on a traditional Lebanese dish, this recipe makes a terrific meatless meal. Serve with warm whole-wheat pita and a dollop of plain yogurt.More >>
Healthy dinner tips for busy families
Healthy dinner tips for busy families
If your evenings are full of activity, you may have no time to eat -- or time only for fast food. Check out these easy tips to improve your family's dinnertime nutrition.More >>
How nutrition-savvy are you? Take our nutrition quiz
How nutrition-savvy are you? Take our nutrition quiz
How much do you know about whole grains, fiber and healthy fat? Test your nutrition knowledge here.More >>
Food journaling: You bite it, you write it
Food journaling: You bite it, you write it
Keeping a food journal has been shown to be a top strategy for successful weight loss. Check out compelling reasons for starting your own food diary today.More >>
Exercise your depression away
Exercise your depression away
Feel blue and low-down? Get moving. Physical activity is one of the best things you can do if you are battling depression.More >>
7 ways to stay safe on the slopes
7 ways to stay safe on the slopes
Skiing and snowboarding are exciting sports, but can be dangerous. Learn how to keep it safe on the slopesMore >>
Safe winter workouts
Safe winter workouts
These tips can help you stay safe - and comfortable - when exercising in cold weather.More >>
Tempted by detox diets? Learn the truth here
Tempted by detox diets? Learn the truth here
Detox diets may offer nothing more than expensive laxatives, diuretics and false hope. Some can even be dangerous.More >>
The truth about detox diets and cleanses
The truth about detox diets and cleanses
Before starting a "detox" diet, consider the facts. There's no evidence detoxification works, but there is reason to believe that some of these diets may in fact be harmful to your health.More >>
Making a commitment to exercise
Making a commitment to exercise
You know you need to start an exercise routine, but where do you start? And how can you make sure you'll stick with your program?More >>
Talking to your overweight child about health
Talking to your overweight child about health
The road to lifelong healthy habits is a long one. How you approach the subject with your overweight son or daughter can set them up for success - or failure. Use these tips to help get them on the right path.More >>
Wake up call: Don't skip breakfast!
Wake up call: Don't skip breakfast!
Do you run out the door in the morning with just coffee in your stomach -- or maybe nothing at all? What's your excuse? Expert Dawn Jackson Blatner makes toast out of every reason to avoid starting the day off right.More >>
What can a personal trainer do for you?
What can a personal trainer do for you?
A personal trainer is your teacher and cheerleader during a workout session. Find out if this fitness service is for you.More >>
Week 3
Living without my scale means less stress, but requires more focus
Living without my scale means less stress, but requires more focus
In a slightly unexpected way, skipping the scale has made me more accountable rather than less so. I find myself paying more attention to what I eat and the decisions I make from meal to meal because I'm not using the scale as a gauge to tell me how I'm doing.More >>
The benefits of interval training
The benefits of interval training
Interval training can help you lose weight and boost your fitness. Here's how to add intervals to your workouts.More >>
Refueling after workouts helps recovery
Refueling after workouts helps recovery
Refueling properly after exercise can help you recover faster and improve your workouts. Learn what - and when - you should eat.More >>
The best abdominal exercises
The best abdominal exercises
Did you know that the classic sit-up is not the best exercise for toning your abs? Find out the best ways to tighten your tummy and getting a flat stomach.More >>
Could your morning cup of coffee be expanding your waistline?
Could your morning cup of coffee be expanding your waistline?
Are you getting more calories, fat and sugar than you bargained for in your morning cup of coffee?More >>
Slow and steady: how to lose weight and keep it off
Slow and steady: how to lose weight and keep it off
Looking for solid weight loss advice? Set modest goals and take it slowly if you want to keep pounds off.More >>
10 boredom busters for walkers
10 boredom busters for walkers
Walking is a wonderful form of exercise, but it can get boring if you always stick to the same routine. Here's how to mix things up so you stay motivated - and fit!More >>
Crank up the tunes: the impact of music on exercise
Crank up the tunes: the impact of music on exercise
Looking to enhance or improve your workout? Get grooving to the music.More >>
Stress eating and the cortisol connection
Stress eating and the cortisol connection
Ever wonder why you reach for food when you're feeling stressed? It could be because the release of cortisol makes you crave high-energy foods.More >>
Extra pounds bring cancer risk
Extra pounds bring cancer risk
Being overweight increases your risk for many types of cancer. A healthy diet and physical activity can help lower the risk.More >>
Mini-meals versus three squares a day
Mini-meals versus three squares a day
Eating small, frequent meals can take the edge off your appetite. But which is better for controlling your waistline - eating three squares a day or grazing?More >>
Week 15
How finding the right challenge can keep you focused on your weight loss
How finding the right challenge can keep you focused on your weight loss
It's 26 weeks until my birthday -- and I want to lose 26 pounds. Keeping focused on that and a couple of specific challenges is getting me back on track with my diet.More >>
The Mediterranean diet and health
The Mediterranean diet and health
Far from exotic, eating "Mediterranean" is less of a diet and more about a healthy approach to eating. Find out how it may benefit your health as well.More >>
Can lack of sleep make you gain weight?
Can lack of sleep make you gain weight?
Not getting enough shut-eye could cause you to pack on the pounds and increase your health risks.More >>
Flabby arms? Diet and exercise can help
Flabby arms? Diet and exercise can help
Flabby arms? Exercise and diet can help you lose that jiggle.More >>
Sports drink or water: which goes best with your workout?
Sports drink or water: which goes best with your workout?
When you work out, replacing lost fluids is a must. Can water do the trick ... or are sports drinks a better choice?More >>
All about carbs: key players in health and weight loss
All about carbs: key players in health and weight loss
Carbohydrates - to eat or not to eat? Should you restrict them for weight loss? Are some sources healthier than others? Learn the facts.More >>
30 ways to trim 100 calories
30 ways to trim 100 calories
You can lose up to 10 pounds in one year by eating just 100 fewer calories every day. Learn how to make some simple changes and get started on the right path today.More >>
Getting a grip on emotional eating
Getting a grip on emotional eating
Are you an emotional eater? Learn how to gain control of your emotions and not let food be your guide to destructive eating behaviors.More >>
Invisible belly fat: how you can be thin but not healthy
Invisible belly fat: how you can be thin but not healthy
Think you're off the hook just because you're thin? There's a type of fat in your body that can damage your health, no matter what your weight.More >>
Recipe: berry tofu smoothie
Recipe: berry tofu smoothie
Drink this smoothie and get plenty of fiber and protein. You will also help lower your cholesterol.More >>
Using a weight-loss program
Using a weight-loss program
Commercial weight-loss programs may help people lose weight. But it's important to find one that is supportive and sets realistic goals.More >>
How do I prevent my 6-year-old son from becoming obese?
How do I prevent my 6-year-old son from becoming obese?
Experts answer questions about parenting and family health. This week: How do I prevent my 6-year-old son from becoming obese?More >>
Fuel your morning with these nutritious breakfast ideas
Fuel your morning with these nutritious breakfast ideas
Ready to greet the morning with a healthy breakfast? Check out these easy suggestions and get a nutritious "head start" to your day.More >>
Dining out: your guide to healthy eating
Dining out: your guide to healthy eating
When dining out, it can be easy to stray from your diet and splurge on those tasty menu items. Enjoy your meal and avoid the guilt by following these tips.More >>
Lost weight? How to keep it off
Lost weight? How to keep it off
Congratulations! You've reached your goal weight. Now what? Learn how to keep those lost pounds from coming back.More >>
Fresh, frozen or canned: making nutritious choices
Fresh, frozen or canned: making nutritious choices
Do you lose nutrients when you buy canned instead of fresh vegetables? Do frozen veggies measure up to fresh? Find out if packaging really makes a difference.More >>
Recipe: peanut vegetable soup
Recipe: peanut vegetable soup
This soup is full of vegetables and rich peanut flavor. It also tastes great served with plain yogurt.More >>
Indoor rowing: a great way to get in shape
Indoor rowing: a great way to get in shape
Using a rowing machine is a low-impact activity that may be a great addition to your total program for weight loss, aerobic conditioning, stress reduction and strength.More >>
Recipe: fruit salsa with flavored chips
Recipe: fruit salsa with flavored chips
This sweet version of chips and salsa is great for dessert or a healthy snack.More >>
Recipe: Chinese tofu salad
Recipe: Chinese tofu salad
Firm tofu makes a delicious salad when diced and combined with celery, onion, cilantro, sesame oil and soy sauce.More >>
Don't forget your lunch! Brown-bagging for grown-ups
Don't forget your lunch! Brown-bagging for grown-ups
Brown-bagging your lunch is good for your health and your budget. Learn how to save money and improve your diet by bringing your own lunch to work.More >>
9 ways to exercise ... When you don't have the time
9 ways to exercise ... When you don't have the time
Think you have no time to exercise? These strategies will help you get fit in just minutes a day.More >>
10,000 steps to fitness
10,000 steps to fitness
Here's one way to make exercise a game: keep track of how many steps you take a day, then start adding until you reach 10,000.More >>
The stabbing heel pain of plantar fasciitis
The stabbing heel pain of plantar fasciitis
Running, jumping, walking or just standing a lot can cause plantar fasciitis. Find out how this stabbing heel pain can be treated.More >>
4 gentle exercises to strengthen your back and help prevent back pain
4 gentle exercises to strengthen your back and help prevent back pain
These gentle exercises can help strengthen your back and help prevent back pain.More >>
Escape from the weight-loss plateau
Escape from the weight-loss plateau
Your weight-loss program has suddenly fizzled. Your diet hasn't changed, but you've stopped losing weight. Welcome to the dieter's plateau.More >>
Yard work - the ultimate fall workout
Yard work - the ultimate fall workout
Want to burn calories, get a great workout and beautify your yard all at the same time? Here's how.More >>
Healthy eating in your third trimester
Healthy eating in your third trimester
In the last "stretch" of your pregnancy? Eating well in your third trimester is just as important as ever.More >>
Postpartum weight: 8 strategies for shedding extra pounds
Postpartum weight: 8 strategies for shedding extra pounds
Struggling with extra postpartum baby weight? Check out these tips to get your body back on track.More >>
Marathon training: a beginner's guide for serious runners
Marathon training: a beginner's guide for serious runners
Gearing up for your first 26.2 miler can be challenging. Following these guidelines will help you stick with it.More >>

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Diet soda habit as bad for teeth as meth addiction
Diet soda habit as bad for teeth as meth addiction
Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.More >>
Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.More >>
U.S. teen birth rate plummets
U.S. teen birth rate plummets
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.More >>
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.More >>
Too few kids use fast-food calorie info
Too few kids use fast-food calorie info
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.More >>
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.More >>
American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress
American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
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Simple steps can protect pets in weather disasters
Simple steps can protect pets in weather disasters
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.More >>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.More >>
More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist
More kids getting donor organs, but gaps persist
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.More >>
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.More >>
Americans still making unhealthy choices
Americans still making unhealthy choices
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.More >>
Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health
Weather worries can threaten a child's mental health
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.More >>
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.More >>
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma
Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>

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Can sunscreen cause cancer?
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SC hospital worker rejected flu shot, gets benefit
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