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Celebrities on the New Year's Resolutions They Can't Keep
Gossip Center's Amber Milt hit the red carpet at the New Year's in April Spring Gala to find out what New Year's Resolutions are impossible to keep.
DASH diet ranked best overall - See what's second
The best diet plan for overall health may not cost a thing. A new ranking of diets by U.S. News & World Report gives top honors for best overall diet to the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Originally developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to ...
It’s time to say hello to a healthier you
Have the holidays left you feeling out of sorts and sluggishly out of shape? Did the eggnog, cookies and seemingly endless parade of potlucks, office parties and seasonal frolic add an inch or maybe two to your waistline? You might just be a hot, Santa-like jiggling mess in need of ...
How do you prepare a green juice?
Maybe you got a new juicer as a holiday gift. Maybe you're just curious to know why juicing is on a popularity upswing and you wonder what it involves. Whatever the reason you clicked on this blog, here's a quick explanation of what it's like to juice with one brand ...
All calories not created equal, study suggests
New research challenges the idea that a calorie is a calorie, suggesting that certain foods and diets may be better than others for burning calories and helping people maintain weight loss. The study appears this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Study participants who had lost weight ...
The ins and outs of exercising in cold weather
Exercising in cold weather requires different considerations than exercising in brutal heat. We've rounded up some odd facts, answered eternal questions and put together helpful tips to help you stay active in this winter. Now grab your gloves and get crackin'! Can you get dehydrated in the cold? Dehydration doesn't ...
Are you thinking of juicing in 2013?
Have you been thinking about juicing but feel like you wouldn't know where to start? First of all, if you want to juice fresh organic produce, you really do want a juicer and not just a blender. Theoretically, you could blend the produce and then strain the juice, but the ...
Detoxify your body with a clean diet
The new year, for many, is a good time to clean up the diet and improve one's health. But most of us are not ready to follow a strict fasting program -- and, in fact, some would argue that strict fasts such as the Master Cleanse are not even good ...
8 convincing stats to lose the booze in January (and fight cancer)
A new survey from Cancer Research UK polled 4,000 adults to expose some common misconceptions about alcohol. Turns out a buzzed state may not make us better looking or transform us into freaks in the sheets. Here are the stats: Only 13 percent of women found their partner more appealing ...
The single best thing you can do for yourself
Ready to get motivated for a 2013 fitness resolution? Start by watching this inspirational "visual lecture" gone viral, made by Dr. Mike Evans, a professor at the University of Toronto and a practicing physician. Dr. Evans answers the question, "23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we ...
Hiking in nature may boost creativity
Hiking in the wild may be good for the brain, especially if you are unplugged. New research shows that backpackers scored 50% better on a creativity test after spending four days in nature while disconnected from all electronic devices. Fifty-six people with an average age of 28 went on four- ...
33 healthier ways to satisfy your sweet tooth
I’ve always been one of those people that needs something sweet after dinner. It doesn’t need to be fancy, just something to satisfy my sweet tooth and stop it from nagging me. But — especially around the holidays — sticking to just a small, sweet snack is tricky, what with all the ...
16 healthier ways to make chips
Allegedly, once you pop you can’t stop. Since it’s usually game over once that bag opens, we’ve rounded up a list of crunchy, customizable chip-like substitutes. They’re healthier, and most importantly, still tasty. Most can be made gluten-free, and with a whole lot less salt than store-bought ’tater versions. All ...
54 healthy smoothies for any occasion
It’s darn near impossible to screw up a smoothie (fine, avoid the anchovies). Throw any combination of milk, fruit, nuts, and other goodies into a blender and presto, you’ve got a handy-dandy drinkable snack. The beauty of these five-minute recipes is that there’s free reign with ingredient amounts. And if ...
52 healthy meals in 12 minutes or less
Being hungry sucks (it’s a scientific fact). So why spend hours cooking a gourmet feast when a nutritious and delicious meal could be only 12 minutes away? Skip the grumbling tummy and cranky guests and serve up any one of these 52 satisfying meals. See Also: 60 Healthier Drinks for Boozing ...
88 unexpected snacks under 100 calories
We’ve all been there: hunger striking before the dinnertime clock, a sudden craving for something sweet, the need for a quick energy boost before working out. The solution? A small and satisfying snack that won’t tip that calorie count over the edge. The problem with snacking is when a quick nibble ...
17 ways to get more out of cardio
Love it or hate it, cardio workouts are essential to overall health and critical for athletic performance. Fortunately, getting a killer cardio workout doesn’t have to mean suffering through mile after mile on the track or trail. Check out these scientifically-backed tips to hack your workout and start seeing results — ...
13 social good mobile apps for a healthier you
Hate ‘em or love ‘em, there’s a mobile app for just about anything. Some help us waste time, some save time, and then some help us do good and live better. We’ve rounded up 13 apps that promote social good — from staying happy and safe to being more eco-friendly. ...
15 healthy and creative ways to get your caffeine fix
Used with permission from Greatist.com To many, that morning cup of coffee is a ritual — an obsession, even. A solid 80 to 185 mg of caffeine per cup can kick start a morning, and it’s got even more benefits beyond the jolt. Each day 100 million American adults drink the elixir that’s been ...
16 ways to get more out of the gym (photos)
Used with permission from Greatist.com No matter how long a person’s been going to the gym, there’s always more to be learned. From new equipment to gym etiquette to tips for properly moving and caring for your body, Greatist's got you covered. We’ve found 16 more ways to get more out ...
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