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The MIND Diet

2015-04-25T22:06:00.002-07:00

They say "you are what you eat" but is that really true? Research on a new diet seems to indicate that at least to some degree your mind, at least, is affected by what you eat. And in your golden years, your chance of Alzheimer's disease is affected by your diet, too. Meet the MIND diet.

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The Fiber Road to Weight Loss

2015-02-23T21:18:00.000-08:00

Diets are everywhere! Eat nothing but meat and lose 20 pounds? Subsist on strictly lemon juice and drop 5 pounds by Sunday? How about eating only raw foods to drop 20 pounds in a month? The only problem? They aren't safe, they don't work and the pounds jump back on the instant you stop treating your body like you just don't care. A recent study proposed a new approach: don't stop eating ANYTHING, just add this to your diet! The research says that it works almost as well as top-notch, but restrictive, diets. Here's what you should know.

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Exercising is good for you, right?

2015-02-12T00:00:00.000-08:00

Exercising is good for you, right? Being a couch potato is bad,too, isn't it? So people who exercise a lot MUST live longer than people who ride the couch and watch TV all day. Oh, well, maybe not! Some new research shows some very interesting data about just how much exercise is enough exercise.

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The HMR Diet

2015-02-02T00:00:00.000-08:00

The HMR Diet is getting a lot of positive press lately. The reason? Well, it is easy to follow, stays within the FDA's minimum daily calorie guidelines, and includes a "rest of your life" eating plan to avoid packing those pounds back on after the diet is over. Does this sound too good to be true? Here is what you need to know.

The Zero Belly Diet

2015-01-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

Is your belly too big? Does anyone answer "No!" to that question? How small is small enough when we're talking about bellies? Is one inch of belly fat acceptable? How about half an inch? The Zero Belly Diet sets a lofty goal: zero belly fat! Small enough?

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The Total 10 Diet

2015-01-22T13:18:00.000-08:00

It seems that Dr. Oz never sleeps. He is always thinking up new diets and creating names and slogans for weight loss programs. Well, he's done it again. This time, he is calling it the Total 10 Diet. Here are the highlights.

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2 Quick Tips for Better Health

2015-01-15T14:00:00.000-08:00

Improving your health, at least a bit, doesn't mean totally reworking your life. Small changes can reap big benefits, and the best part is that these changes are so trivial that you might actually keep them in your routine. Small steps toward a great goal: better health! Here are two small things that can really pay off.

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The 20/20 Diet

2015-01-04T16:48:00.001-08:00

How would you like to lose 20 kilograms in 20 weeks? Oh, yeah, so those metric weight-challenged among us, 20 kilograms is about 40 pounds. Now, how does that sound? Australian nutritionist Lola Berry has a plan to accomplish just that feat.

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New Years Resolutions: How to Keep Them

2014-12-30T13:05:00.002-08:00

Everybody does it! It's New Years Eve and you promise yourself that this year is the year that you lose weight, get back in shape and (maybe) spend less time on Snapchat. You've made these resolutions before, but THIS TIME YOU MEAN IT! Here are some tips for keeping those New Years resolutions strong though the entire year.

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8 Nasty Habits

2014-12-19T09:57:00.001-08:00

We spend countless hours obsessing over the minutiae of our appearance, only to have our hard work and diligence undone by simple, unattractive (or worse) habits. A recent episode of the Dr. Oz show picked a "Top 8" list of bad habits for our immediate attention. How many of these nasty habits do you have?

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Doctors Announce the Worlds Best Diet

2014-10-31T15:01:00.001-07:00

Everyone seems to be on a diet, and no two people choose the same one. Picking a diet is hard, although there is some great help available. A recent research paper took a scientific look at the popular diets and rated them, based on total pounds lost. Did your diet make the grade?

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The Rosemary Conley Diet

2014-10-23T17:50:00.000-07:00

She calls it the "Amazing Inch Loss Plan" and promises that you will, yes, lose inches (amazingly) and pounds if you follow it. No stranger to diet advice, Rosemary Conley made her name in the weight loss business back in the 80s with her book The Complete Hip and Thigh Diet. She is still something of a big deal in the United Kingdom. Now it seems that she has set her sights on the rest of your body.
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Top 10 Signs You Need More Sleep

2014-10-15T20:05:00.000-07:00

Ah, sleep! We never seem to get exactly the right amount of sleep. Although experts can't agree on how much sleep we should get, the Dr. Oz show recently had some tips on how to tell if you're not getting enough. Here is his Top 10.

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These Supplements Might Kill You!

2014-10-09T14:30:00.003-07:00

Stores everywhere sell pills, powers and shakes that all claim to boost your nutrition, burn fat and build muscle. Many people do not realize that these supplements are only slightly governed by the Federal government. Does that matter? It might, especially if you take a supplement that contains a mystery ingredient that just happens to be dangerous.

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4 Secrets to Restoring Your Energy

2014-10-03T13:41:00.001-07:00

Dr. Oz is getting older, as are we all. It only makes sense, then, that he talks more and more about maintaining our youth into our golden years. Recently, he proposed four simple ways to restore our energy and vitality.

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Another Study Says Drink More Wine!

2014-09-18T19:56:00.000-07:00

There are been numerous research studies trying to prove (or disprove) the healthful effects of drinking wine. It is easy to see how a glass of wine after a long day can help reduce stress, but can it really help your overall health? A new study seems to take a conservative approach, a reasonable number of volunteers (sign me up!) and a long study period, all in an attempt to show the way for the wine-drinking public. Here's what they found.

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Low Carb or Low Fat?

2014-09-03T13:31:00.000-07:00

Want an easy way to start a fight among diet gurus? Just ask which strategy is better for weight loss and overall health: a low carb or low fat diet? Then stand back and watch those temperatures rise. There must be an answer, right? Finally, a scientific, broadly-based study might just put this controversy to rest. Now, no peeking, which strategy do you think is best?

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10 Tips to Maximize Your Workout

2014-08-29T09:36:00.003-07:00

If you are going to dedicate the time to work out, the least you can do is be sure to get the most out of the time you've invested. Why not max it out? Here are ten tips for squeezing the last drop of goodness out your sweat time.

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Take This With a Grain of Salt

2014-08-21T20:39:00.000-07:00

Salt has played a central role in human existence from the dawn of time. Early civilizations used it for money. Everyone uses it for seasoning. Good people are considered the salt of the earth. Wow, as ubiquitous as salt is, why is there so much disagreement over salt in our daily lives?

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The Stairway to Better Health

2014-08-15T14:36:00.000-07:00

We seem to be obsessed with exercise equipment. One visit to a health club is enough to boggle the mind. The variety and complexity of workout apparatus is truly amazing! On the other hand, something as simple and ubiquitous as the humble stairway might be the answer to our swelling waistlines. Could this be? Climbing stairs as a health initiative?

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The Ice Cream Diet

2014-07-25T11:37:00.001-07:00

Most diets involve cutting cherished foods out of our daily meal plan. It seems that the fact that a food tastes great automatically means that the latest diet fad insists on its avoidance. There is one noticeable exception to this secret rule: the ice cream diet! Can it be? Is it possible to lose weight while eating ice cream?

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Fighting Stress

2014-07-15T19:26:00.000-07:00

Stress is a part of our daily lives. Many of us deal with extreme stress at least once a year. If ignored, stress can lead to a broad range of health issues. What can be done to deal with stress? It may be easier than you think.

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Feel Younger and More Energetic in 7 Days

2014-07-11T19:41:00.001-07:00

Dr. Oz is getting older, but aren't we all? Thankfully, he has come up with a few easy strategies to counteract aging and get the energy and vitality of youth. Are you ready to rev up your life in only seven days?

Broccoli Can Save Your Life

2014-06-26T19:48:00.000-07:00

A lot of foods are considered Super Foods because of the wonderful things they add to your body. But broccoli deserves a special label (maybe Super Duper Food?) for the things that it REMOVES from your body. New research shows that eating broccoli can cause your body to flush out some chemicals that are just plain nasty!

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Dr. Oz Chastised By Congress

2014-06-17T19:38:00.000-07:00

Dr. Oz is usually on the giving end of cross examinations, not the receiving end. So when he was called to testify before the Senate panel on consumer protection, it was only natural that he would be a bit defensive. The panel was, shall we say, skeptical about some of the claims made on the Dr. Oz show and wanted to understand the scientific basis for these claims, directly from the doctor himself.

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