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Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders

November 20, 2009 - 7:28am

FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- People with an eating disorder may not want to attend a support group or meet with therapists, but a new report raises the prospect that "remote therapies" via e-mail, text messaging or through Web sites could help them recover.

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Yoga And Weight Training Work Well Together

Written by Mark Dilworth on November 20, 2009 - 12:16am

Combining yoga and weight training can have mental, emotional and physical benefits. If you've been thinking about taking a yoga class, go right ahead. You need to learn to do yoga correctly to get maximum benefits.

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Fitness & Exercise

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Obesity and Diabetes Hits Appalachia, Southeast the Hardest

November 19, 2009 - 5:38pm

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- While rates of obesity are climbing across America, they are especially high in sections of Appalachia and the Southeast, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports in its first county-by-county survey.

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Movie Theater Popcorn High In Calories and Fat: Study

November 19, 2009 - 12:09pm

A medium popcorn and soda combo at a Regal movie theater has the same amount of calories as three McDonald's Quarter Pounders with 12 pats of butter, a new study shows.

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Healthy Eating

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Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

November 19, 2009 - 12:07pm

THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and who have good cognitive function are much less likely to die from heart disease than those who have poorer cognitive function and eat fewer fruits and vegetables, a new study has found.

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Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke

November 19, 2009 - 12:06pm

(HealthDay News) -- Secondhand smoke harms the cardiovascular health of children, especially toddlers and obese youngsters, U.S. researchers say.

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Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart

November 18, 2009 - 5:33pm

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Lifelong exercise helps seniors keep their hearts healthy, new research shows.

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Weight Management

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Burn More Fat With 20-Minute Workouts!

Written by Mark Dilworth on November 17, 2009 - 10:42pm

If you want to burn more fat, “ramp up” the intensity of your workouts to get more progress with your fat loss and weight loss! Usually, its easier to lose weight at the beginning of your exercise program. This is especially true if you are, let's say, 50 pounds overweight. At this point, your metabolism is "running high" because of the excess weight. And, if you have not been active, your body will respond quickly to any new exercise activity.

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Fitness & Exercise

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Depression Lifts as Self Esteem Increases, Part 2

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 17, 2009 - 3:47pm

You see, Kathy’s social worker found out during their chat that Kathy loves to sing, but she only sings around the house.

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Exercise Optimally and Injury Free

Written by Joanne Sgro on November 17, 2009 - 12:01pm

When it comes to working out, safety is of the utmost importance. That being said, there are certain steps one should take in preventing and dealing with injuries.

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Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders

Yoga And Weight Training Work Well Together

Obesity and Diabetes Hits Appalachia, Southeast the Hardest

Movie Theater Popcorn High In Calories and Fat: Study

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke

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