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		<title>Worse Fitness Equipments Ever</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every time I see an infomercial on this crap, I feel like puking violently and then climbing on the TV and take a big dump on it.  In other words, it upsets me that these type of products even get a spot on TV.  Ahhh well, there are many stupid people out there and sadly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every time I see an infomercial on this crap, I feel like puking violently and then climbing on the TV and take a big dump on it.  In other words, it upsets me that these type of products even get a spot on TV.  Ahhh well, there are many stupid people out there and sadly these products are being sold and the people who sell them are getting rich.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve put together a list of fitness equipments that&#8217;s just plain stupid and anyone who even thought for a second of getting them is also stupid.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">The Hawaiin Chair</span></h2>
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<p>Look how they convince you with their phony expressions on how great this product is!</p>
<p>Lady: &#8220;Oh My GOSH THIS IS AMAZING!&#8221;</p>
<p>Dufos: &#8220;IT IS GREAT ON MY ABS!&#8221;</p>
<p>Lady again: &#8220;I JUST REALLY FEEL THIS WORKING!! AHAHAHAH&#8221;</p>
<p>Are you kidding me?!!</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Body Blade</span></h2>
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<p>To improve your golf swing? To maintain a healthy lifestyle?  What the heck is this crap?!!</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Osim iGallop</span></h2>
<p>This one is almost pornographic so I won&#8217;t put any video of that sort on this website.  This is yet another example of using pretty girls with great bodies to sell something so stupid and useless.  Many fools will probably buy this thing&#8230;</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Ab Tronic</span></h2>
<p>This is another garbage patch that you put around your waist and turn it on.  While it&#8217;s on, it makes you feel like your burning fat and toning your muscles.  In reality, it&#8217;s vibration is actually laughter at your stupidity for buying it.</p>
<p>Are there others?  Yes hundreds but what&#8217;s the point of listing them all, pretty much everything that is shown on infomercials is crap.  Don&#8217;t buy any fitness equipment from TV.  Just get your ass out of the house and start running.</p>
<p>If you like working out using equipment, pay $15/month at your local gym and go exercise there.  There is absolutely no reason why anyone should pay a dime for these kinds of products.</p>
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		<title>The latest and most exciting fat loss product available!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know obesity kills more and more people every year? We know you hate the extra pounds, the ugly look and the social stigmata attached to fat people. Moreover, you can barely do anything about the appetite. This all sounds familiar? Then we have something for you!
Introducing Not Eating So Much, the ultimate product [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know obesity kills more and more people every year? We know you hate the extra pounds, the ugly look and the social stigmata attached to fat people. Moreover, you can barely do anything about the appetite. This all sounds familiar? Then we have something for you!</p>
<p>Introducing <strong>Not Eating So Much</strong>, the ultimate product for weight loss. The greatest thing is that <strong>Not Eating So Much</strong> improves the quality of your life, making you crave food less, giving you better mood and eliminating the extra weight. Read what people say about this product:</p>
<p><em>“This is wonderful! Instead of watching TV and stuffing myself with food l became more interested in exercise. <strong>Not Eating So Much</strong> got me on the right track. l am more fit now, and there are lots of men asking my hand for marriage!”</em></p>
<p>- Izzy H., Las Vegas</p>
<p><em>“I tried some passive weight losing, you know, but with little result. This terrible appetite would just kick in and spoil everything. Once l heard about <strong>Not Eating So Much</strong> in the media, and I rather liked the information. l tried <strong>Not Eating So Much</strong>, and my wife said I’m a different person now, 4 months later. 30 pounds off and I keep losing them! And you know, the bedroom thing is cool, too.”</em></p>
<p>- Mikkey Fox, Arizona</p>
<p><strong> Not Eating So Much</strong> helps your brain understand you don’t need that much food. It improves your mood, gives you energy and attacks obesity. All thanks to its blend of natural way of eating!</p>
<p>You must be wondering where you can find this amazing product. Well, just strip naked and look at yourself in the mirror.  If you have 7 layers of unnecessary fat hanging off your body, then you need must get on this plan right away!</p>
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		<title>7 Ways to Faster Fitness Results</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just because summer is wrapping up doesn’t mean you have to stash your fitness routine with your bikini. In fact, if you’ve been exercising moderately for at least four weeks (meaning some yoga classes, walking on the beach or sessions on the elliptical trainer at the gym), there’s no better time to start ramping up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just because summer is wrapping up doesn’t mean you have to stash your fitness routine with your bikini. In fact, if you’ve been exercising moderately for at least four weeks (meaning some yoga classes, walking on the beach or sessions on the elliptical trainer at the gym), there’s no better time to start ramping up your workouts.</p>
<p>According to ExerciseTV trainer Holly Perkins, increasing the intensity of your fitness regimen is surprisingly easy, not to mention the fastest way to bust a plateau and see serious results. Here, Perkins outlines some tricks to rev your routine so you can strengthen your muscles, lose more fat and improve your athleticism. And of course, still look hot in your teeny bikini, should you decide to break it out for a swim.</p>
<p><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/womens-fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100243978">Link</a></p>
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		<title>Top 25 Most Popular Health Articles by MSN</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years I have seen numerous fitness articles by MSN or it&#8217;s affiliates and many of them are well written and very beneficial as they&#8217;re usually written by experts in their respective health fields.  I&#8217;ve compiled top 25 most popular health and fitness articles posted on health.msn.com over the years in this article.  Hopefully [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the years I have seen numerous fitness articles by MSN or it&#8217;s affiliates and many of them are well written and very beneficial as they&#8217;re usually written by experts in their respective health fields.  I&#8217;ve compiled top 25 most popular health and fitness articles posted on health.msn.com over the years in this article.  Hopefully you&#8217;ll all benefit from the quick links as much as I have.</p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100150894" onclick="gotoLink('1646132');" rel="dc:source d36uEW" href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100150894">The Best Exercise You&#8217;re Not Doing</a> &#8211; &#8220;One simple (and grueling) movement will revolutionize your leg workout.&#8221;</p>
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<p id="title0"><a href="http://health.msn.com/print.aspx?cp-documentid=100165289&amp;page=0">10 Things Your Grocery Store Doesn&#8217;t Want You to Know</a> -  <span>Grocery shopping seems like a harmless enough activity. It’s a chore, but it’s one that most of us do at least once a week, without giving much thought to what’s going on behind the scenes at the supermarket.</span></p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100157837&amp;GT1=9145&amp;su=hotmail.com/cgi-bin/hmhome&amp;lc=1033" onclick="gotoLink('1612796');" rel="dc:source d36lYq" href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100157837&amp;GT1=9145&amp;su=hotmail.com/cgi-bin/hmhome&amp;lc=1033">5 Common Exercises You Should NEVER Do</a> -  <span>The test of time usually works. Futile fads like sweatboxes, vibrating belts, and most tips from the odd, ponytailed Tony Little have died out quickly enough. But a few bad exercises have persisted, and exercise physiologists don&#8217;t see how these ineffective and sometimes dangerous maneuvers have survived.</span></p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100233156&amp;GT1=31036" onclick="gotoLink('12195471');" rel="dc:source d3pAb9" href="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100233156&amp;GT1=31036">25 Weird (But True) Health &amp; Body Facts</a> &#8211; Researchers at Cornell University found that people who pass through an entryway near the kitchen tend to eat 15 percent more than those who use the front door.</p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100160051" onclick="gotoLink('2354617');" rel="dc:source d39sXh" href="http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100160051">Build Up Your Best Body &#8212; in One Hour</a> -  <span>Whether the goal is a bigger chest or tighter abs, your workout needs to yield great results fast. Use this plan to maximize your time—and your muscle.</span></p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100215779&amp;GT1=31036" onclick="gotoLink('8606564');" rel="dc:source d3a6xY" href="http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100215779&amp;GT1=31036">8 Food Myths Busted! </a>- <span>8 Food Myths Busted! &#8211; Page 1 &#8211; MSN Health &amp; Fitness &#8211; Nutrition.</span></p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/centers/depression/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100149886&amp;GT1=8973" onclick="gotoLink('1169273');" rel="dc:source d34uBF" href="http://health.msn.com/centers/depression/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100149886&amp;GT1=8973">Foods to Avoid to Make You Feel Like New! </a>- <span>Truth is, you don’t have to eliminate any foods from your diet. The important step is realizing what foods make you feel awful and put you in a bad mood. If you pay attention, you can identify how certain foods, in certain portions, blitz your mood like a linebacker clobbering a quarterback.</span></p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/centers/oralhealth/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100124024&amp;GT1=9300" onclick="gotoLink('1738572');" rel="dc:source d37IHU" href="http://health.msn.com/centers/oralhealth/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100124024&amp;GT1=9300">Good Taste: Top 5 Foods to Prevent Bad Breath </a>- <span>Bad breath results from two key issues: oral hygiene and gastrointestinal health. Basically this means that breath odors originate not just inside the mouth but also from your digestive tract.</span></p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100236538" onclick="gotoLink('12036086');" rel="dc:source d3oV8Q" href="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100236538">5 Brain Myths &#8211; Busted</a> &#8211; <span>The human brain has received unprecedented press coverage in the past few years, thanks in large part to big leaps in science&#8217;s understanding of what goes on in the space between our ears. Yet, some stubborn myths remain. Here are five examples of neurological nonsense you can forget about for good.</span></p>
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<p id="title0"><a title="http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100218116" onclick="gotoLink('9139691');" rel="dc:source d3cLeN" href="http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100218116">10 Secrets of the Effortlessly Thin</a> &#8211; <span>Make small changes for big results! Get expert diet and weight loss advice and lose pounds.</span></p>
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<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245668">Prevent Post-Workout Pain</a> -  Could tart cherry juice be the next big sports drink? Rumors about the juice’s pain-relieving powers have circulated for years, and new research suggests there may be some truth to them.</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245567">Fitness training: 5 elements of a rounded routine</a> -  Whether you&#8217;re a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Use the five primary elements of fitness training to create a balanced routine.</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245091">5 Lessons for Over-35 Athletes</a> -  The most important key to success: &#8216;Don&#8217;t put an age limit on your dreams.&#8217;</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245360">Frugal Fitness</a> -  When the only thing getting a workout at your gym is your credit card, it&#8217;s time to throw in the towel.</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/womens-fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100229160">3 Moves for Faster Firming</a> -  Tone up and beat boredom with these smart variations on old favorites.</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100235019">America&#8217;s Best Fast-Food Restaurants</a> &#8211; <span>Eating out invariably raises a number of tricky questions: sit down or drive through? Burgers or pizza? Thin or stuffed crust? Choosing one over the other could mean saving hundreds of calories in a single meal, up to 50 pounds of flab in the course of a year, and countless health woes over the course of a lifetime. Here are the top 10 list.</span></li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/oral-care/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100233876">The Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth</a> &#8211; <span>Studies link even pain-free wisdom teeth to early gum disease that worsens over time, sometimes causing havoc far beyond the mouth. Indeed, pregnant women with gum disease around their wisdom teeth appear to be much more likely to give birth prematurely than unaffected pregnant women. As many as 80% of people will develop wisdom teeth problems.</span></li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/aging/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100243323">Good News for Elderly: Happiness Keeps Growing</a> &#8211; <span>Recent studies: Happiness &amp; emotional well-being grows with age, as older folks develop better ways to limit &amp; cope with stress, unpleasant situations.</span></li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100227268">How Big Losers Burn Fat</a> &#8211; <span>This is a tale of two fat men and their quest to lose big. Their journey began eight months ago, when both were morbidly obese and at high risk of premature death and became contestants on &#8220;The Biggest Loser.&#8221; Almost instantly, the men&#8217;s waistlines—and lives—were dramatically transformed.</span></li>
<li><a title="http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100237691&amp;Gt1=31036" onclick="gotoLink('12477601');" rel="nofollow dc:source d3qLzd" href="http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100237691&amp;Gt1=31036">Should We Be Eating Like The Cavemen?</a> &#8211; <span>Should we look backward for clues to the perfect human diet? And not just back a few generations&#8211;but waaaaaay back?</span></li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/aging/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100240886">A Few Extra Pounds Might Bring Extra Years</a> &#8211; <span>Weigh more, live longer? Yes, maybe, as long as you&#8217;re not obese, according to a new study.</span></li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100138677">Triggering Your Body to Burn Fat</a> &#8211; When your body moves (or any cell in your body does any type of ”work”) it needs energy. The amount of energy needed is measured as a unit of heat—or a calorie. The fuel to produce this energy comes from several sources, mostly fat and carbs (glucose), and occasionally amino acids (protein).</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/fit-zone/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100168570">Burn Fat, Drop Pounds</a> &#8211; Trim inches off all over with this high-energy cardio and strength routine.</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100237262">A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat</a> -  Stay away from white bread, other &#8216;high-glycemic&#8217; carbs, researchers say.</li>
<li><a href="http://health.msn.com/fitness/mens-fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100234585">&#8216;Help! I Have Man Boobs and a Belly!&#8217;</a> -  How can I get six-pack abs and get rid of my chest flab?</li>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our work and personal lives is like the movie Matrix except in our real world there are no computer programs controlling our lives or is that even true anymore?
We deal with pile of ToDos and spontaneous problems every day and somehow we manage and get through them.  These ToDos maybe different each day but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our work and personal lives is like the movie Matrix except in our real world there are no computer programs controlling our lives or is that even true anymore?</p>
<p>We deal with pile of ToDos and spontaneous problems every day and somehow we manage and get through them.  These ToDos maybe different each day but they&#8217;re all similar in one way, that is, they never get done for good&#8230;it&#8217;s never ending. </p>
<p>Our work hours have increased but we are not more productive.  Our vacation days have also increased but no one can take off for fear of losing their job or just simply not able to.</p>
<p>When do we stop dealing with routine problems and actual find lasting solutions instead?  There are probably dozens of things we can do at our job to make it more effective and productive simply by dealing with the fundamentals of each issue.  By fixing the core of some problems, we can get rid of the so called hectic and stressful days at our jobs.  So why don&#8217;t we do it?</p>
<p>We have lost our true purpose of life and real responsiilities we must have to ourselves and our families.  When will the time come to take a step back and think about our true purpose?  </p>
<p>We neglect family and kids by putting our job first.  Our kids don&#8217;t see us and we don&#8217;t see them. We rarely have dinners together, forget breakfast and lunch.  What do we expect other than disappearing bond between husband and wife or father and son? Our emotional attachments disappear, conversations get shorter and topics of discussion becomes limited.  All of it because we put other things first before our families.</p>
<p>So what is our true purpose in life anyway?  I am sure it&#8217;s not working around the clock.  </p>
<p>To keep our society civil and human oriented, we must set the foundation and the principals we must live by.  Without an identity everyone is lost including our children as well as a society as a whole.</p>
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		<title>Flat Abs Without Sit-Ups</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants a tight, toned tummy but few of us were genetically gifted a six-pack. Fortunately, we all do have abs—they&#8217;re just covered up! It&#8217;s in your power to create a sexy, sculpted stomach, even if it&#8217;s not in your genes. The secret? Core-focused, fat-blasting cardio blitzes coupled with muscle-defining strength sessions.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone wants a tight, toned tummy but few of us were genetically gifted a six-pack. Fortunately, we all do have abs—they&#8217;re just covered up! It&#8217;s in your power to create a sexy, sculpted stomach, even if it&#8217;s not in your genes. The secret? Core-focused, fat-blasting cardio blitzes coupled with muscle-defining strength sessions.</p>
<p>Optimally try to fit in five sweat sessions a week and cut 500 calories a day from your diet to shed about 2 pounds a week, including stubborn belly pudge! Can’t manage to find that much time? Fine! Think of doing half as many workouts while still eating 500 calories fewer a day—you’ll lose at least 1 pound a week. Use the firm-abs moves below to help you reach the magic number and melt away your middle. Add in two weekly strength sessions designed to reveal sexy muscles head to toe. Grab a pair of 5- to 10-pound weights, do two sets of these simple sculptors, and watch your pooch skooch!</p>
<p><a href="http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/12887/score-flat-abs-without-sit-ups/">Read the rest of the article.</a></p>
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		<title>All Natural Flavored Drink for Mood Support and Energy</title>
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Who couldn’t use a MoodBoost Drink? This all naturally flavored drink mix supplement provides you with a blend of quality ingredients that boost your mood and elevate your energy levels. MoodBoost Drink comes in individually packaged servings that are convenient for people on the go and the powder easily dissolves in 10 oz. of cold [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Who couldn’t use a MoodBoost Drink? This all naturally flavored drink mix supplement provides you with a blend of quality ingredients that boost your mood and elevate your energy levels. MoodBoost Drink comes in individually packaged servings that are convenient for people on the go and the powder easily dissolves in 10 oz. of cold water.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">It’s the perfect supplement before going to the gym and it also helps you get through those late afternoons at work. Free of artificial sweeteners this healthy supplement comes with only 20 Calories per serving and can easily be incorporated into your weight loss or serotonin diet.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">Each serving of MoodBoost Drink provides Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, St. John’s Wort, Rhodiola Rosea, 5-HTP, Magnesium, Zinc, Taurine, L-Tyrosine, L-Glutamine, and more. Together those ingredients work as a mild <a href="http://www.moodboostdrink.com/" target="_blank">natural antidepressant</a> and <a href="http://moodboostdrink.com/" target="_blank">natural SSRI</a> to put you in a better mood. The low calorie caffeine free formula also provides you with sustained energy.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: navy;">If you look for a <a href="http://moodboostdrink.com/buy.html" target="_blank">healthy mood supplement</a> you should give this all naturally flavored drink mix a try.</span></span></p>
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		<title>Weight Loss IQ</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I came across a website that asks 10 questions to test your IQ about weight loss.  Do you think you&#8217;re fit or perhaps think you have healthy eating habits.  Go through the 10 well thought out questions and find out where your IQ stands.
Click here to take the quiz&#8230;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignnone" title="Weight Loss IQ" src="http://www.shapeupamerica.com/images/iq-image-251x300.jpg" alt="" width="65" height="78" /> I came across a website that asks 10 questions to test your IQ about weight loss.  Do you think you&#8217;re fit or perhaps think you have healthy eating habits.  Go through the 10 well thought out questions and find out where your IQ stands.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fineliving.com/fine/pac_ctnt_988/text/0,,FINE_26036_66333,00.html">Click here to take the quiz&#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>Overweight mothers linked to infant heart defects</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant are more likely to give birth to children with congenital heart defects, according to a U.S. government study released on Thursday.
The study, conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, concluded that women who were overweight or obese at the time they became [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Women who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant are more likely to give birth to <span id="lw_1254429890_0">children with congenital heart defects</span>, according to a U.S. government study released on Thursday.</p>
<p>The study, conducted by the <span id="lw_1254429890_1" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</span>, concluded that women who were overweight or obese at the time they became pregnant were 18 percent more likely to give birth to babies with heart defects, while severely obese women had a 30 percent increased risk.</p>
<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091001/hl_nm/us_obesity_pregnancy">Read the entire article.</a></p>
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		<title>Exercise can extend survival even in ‘oldest old’</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even in the &#8220;oldest old,&#8221; a little physical activity goes a long way, extending life by at least a few years for people in their mid- to late 80s, Israeli researchers found.

The three-year survival rate was about three times higher for active 85-year-olds compared with those who were inactive. Getting less than four hours of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even in the &#8220;oldest old,&#8221; a little physical activity goes a long way, extending life by at least a few years for people in their mid- to late 80s, Israeli researchers found.</p>
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<p>The three-year survival rate was about three times higher for active 85-year-olds compared with those who were inactive. Getting less than four hours of exercise weekly was considered inactive; more than that was active.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32843909/ns/health-aging/">Read the rest of the article here&#8230;.</a></p>
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