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Nutrition
A Drink a Day Won't Keep the Doctor Away
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While regular glasses of red wine can help keep your heart healthy, the same can’t be said for Budweiser or Belvedere.
A new study in Cancer Prevention and Detection concluded that men who drink beer or liquor on a regular basis face a heightened risk of several different cancers, including stomach, colon, liver and prostate.
One Small Change
How to Stay Active All Day
When I started wearing a pedometer back on October 1 to gauge how active I was, I honestly thought I would blow that little gadget right off my hip. In fact, I told the clerk at the sporting-goods store that she better give me two just to be safe. Since I work out for an hour or more every day, I was justifiably smug. And then a strange (and scary) thing happened.
Nutrition
7 Healthier Treats for Halloween
It’s not uncommon for kids to wolf down more than 800 calories and 150 grams of sugar on Halloween. They can do that with just 15 pieces of candy. So think of this holiday as an opportunity to teach your kids a lesson in moderation. You can show how to ration their candy through the end of the year, rather than binge all at once—without taking the fun out of Halloween.
Another way to set a good example: Fill kids’ bags with healthier alternatives. While fresh fruit and veggies are ideal snacks, they’re spooky as Halloween treats. This isn’t the time to teach kids about tofu, either. Again, keep it fun, but show that you can still make healthy choices by balancing their candy intake with healthier options. Click on the slideshow above to check out our favorite kid-friendly snacks for Halloween.
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Tylenol May Weaken Flu Shot
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Your kid may come down with a fever after getting vaccinated against the flu (a common side effect), but don’t give him a preventive dose of temperature-controlling Tylenol beforehand, unless specifically instructed to do so by your doctor.
The Performance Life
Fueling Herself for the Field
Vicky Arthur
Age: 18
Hometown: Kensington, Md.
Occupation: Student athlete, University of Connecticut
The Challenge
Vicky Arthur was a 13-year-old eighth grader when she received a copy of the original Core Performance book in 2004.
Back then, her sport of choice was rock climbing and she competed at a high level across the country. The Core Performance program helped her create the stability and mobility needed to excel in a demanding sport that requires both. As she advanced to high school, her focus turned to team sports and field hockey, where core conditioning was equally important.
Nutrition
Q & A: Frozen Yogurt Vs Traditional Ice Cream
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Q: Am I making a healthier choice by eating frozen yogurt instead of ice cream? - LeAnna, Fort Polk, LA
News
Introducing myCP Beta!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new online training program and members area, myCP Beta. As the name “myCP” implies, this will become your personal hub for improving your health and performance at CorePerformance.com—a place where you can access all your stuff, including your personalized training and nutrition program. And as “Beta” implies, we’re just getting started.
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"Hitting either slice or topspin will take the pressure off and will force your opponent to have to make decisions about how to handle heavy, high bounces or low, short shots."
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— fat loss expert Alwyn Cosgrove in "5 Keys to Fat Loss".
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"While alcohol can make you sleepy initially, it should never be used as a sedative because it disrupts your sleep cycles, especially REM. This stage is particularly important to athletes because it’s when you consolidate and commit to long-term memory what you learned during the day."
— from "6 Ways Alcohol Disrupts Performance".
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6 Ways Alcohol Disrupts Performance
Before you reach for a drink, consider how alcohol affects your muscles, metabolism, and sports performance.
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Strong Thighs, Healthy Knees
A new study found that strong thighs can decrease the likelihood of painful knee arthritis in women.
The Performance Life
How One Guy Eased Pain and Raised His Golf Game
After waking up in a world of hurt, Jay Lavender decided to finally commit to his health.
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New Core Performance Book for Women Coming Soon!
Core Performance founder Mark Verstegen and noted author Pete Williams have written a new book specifically for women.
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Tony Stewart on Taking Charge
NASCAR driver Tony Stewart shares his tips for making the jump from employee to owner.
