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Is the Economy Taking a Toll on Your Health?
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While Wall Street continues to crash, so do our diets. A new American Heart Association survey of 1,000 people concludes that Americans are cutting back on healthy activities such as eating fresh foods and exercising. Check out these sad statistics for more.
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Why Peeing in the Pool Isn't Cool
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One in five of your friends will urinate in your pool this summer, according to a new survey of Americans, conducted by the Water Quality and Health Council.
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Q & A: Troubleshooting a Weight Loss Plateau
Q: I lost 25 pounds during the winter and it’s like someone put on the brakes. I haven’t lost anything for weeks. What’s the best way to start losing weight again? – Lisa, Oklahoma City
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Why Smoking Chicks Aren't So Hot
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If your girl enjoys sucking down "cancer sticks," remind her that cigarettes are even more dangerous for women when compared to men. That's the conclusion of a new study backed by the European Society for Medical Oncology.
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Q & A: How Can I Lower My Resting Heart Rate?
Q: What is a healthy resting heart rate, and how can I get mine down?
A: The normal range is between 60 to 80 beats per minute (BPM). An athlete could be 40 to 60 BPM. Consult your doctor if your resting heart rate is consistently above 100 BPM. The best way to improve your resting heart rate is with exercise. Start off slow and work up to interval training, in which you run hard, then slow down, and repeat for a specified amount of time or repetitions, once or twice a week.
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Is Your City an Allergy Capital?
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Hay fever season is here, and according to the Asthma and Allergy Association of America, people residing in the following 10 cities will suffer the most. Check them out in order of severity:
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Staying Late is Better Than Going to Work Early
Next time you’re in need of a few overtime hours at the office, plan on extending your day by staying late instead of starting early. Belgium scientists recently concluded that night owls wind up having more mental stamina than their break-of-dawn counterparts.
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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."
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