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Get SMART
Sheila Kalas
Make sure your New Year's resolutions are attainable and realistic . . . keep reading
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The 10 Best Foods You're Not Eating
1) Beets : one of the best sources for folate and betaine 2) Cabbage : 1 cup of chopped cabbage has just 22 calories and is loaded with valuable nutrients 3) Guava : Guava is an obscure tropical fruit that has a high concentration of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that fights prostate cancer. One cup provides 688 milligrams of potassium, which is 63% more than what you'll find in a medium bannana. The rind alone has more vitamin c than what you will find in the flesh of an orange. 4) Swiss Chard : Salty vegetable, which is nativ . . . keep reading
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Why Swimming is the Best Overall Workout for Toning Your Body.
Anna Holman
Burning of calories in swimming and other cardio workouts are much more higher than other activities. It involves all your body parts and helps in the overall fitness of your physique. People doing this cardio workout regularly have a good fitness level. In not only eliminates fats from your body but also helps in toning up your figure. We have never seen a swimmer with a bulky appearance. They all carry a well-shaped physique. They have the best bodies compared to other sportsmen. The whole process cleans up your body from inside as well as outside. Water hydrates your skin as well as revi . . . keep reading
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Health Benefits of Vitamin D
AlgaeCal Inc.
Benefits of Vitamin D - Vitamin D3 Supplements There is a vast body of science showing the many health benefits of vitamin D. You may be surprised to learn the important role that vitamin D plays in your health. Maintains Your Calcium Balance Maintenance of blood calcium levels within a narrow range is vital for normal functioning of the nervous system, as well as for bone growth, and maintenance of bone density. Vitamin D is essential for the efficient utilization of calcium by the body.1 Aids Your Cell Differentiation Cellular differentiation results in the specialization o . . . keep reading
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Swimming Gifts for the Holidays
Mat Luebbers
Swimming with music? The Finis SwiMP3 underwater MP3 player allows swimmers to listen to hours of their favorite music during a swim workout. It utilizes bone conduction, the direct transfer of sound vibrations from the cheek bone to the inner ear while swimming, to provide underwater sound clarity. It's fully waterproof and can be used with all swimming strokes. . . . keep reading
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Mental Toughness Makes Champions - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers
Mat Luebbers
Alex Popov and Kieren Perkins have several things in common; both are trying to win the Olympics for the 3rd time in a row, and both a true champions who have earned the title of being 'mentally tough'. Only a month ago I was reading how Popov was meant to be going through huge motivation problems trying to get himself up for a 3rd Olympic Games, and yet a few days ago he set a new world record to put the world on notice that he is not a spent force. . . . keep reading
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Secrets Of A Longer Life
by Josh Dean, Parade
Small diet changes can add years to your life. Last year, author and adventurer Dan Buettner identified four locations where an unusually high number of people live to be 100. These areas--Okinawa; Sardinia; the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, Calif., home of many Seventh-Day Adventists--had a number of things in common. The people live in tight-knit communities, have active lifestyles, and eat a diet rich in vegetables. Now Buettner has found a Greek island, Ikaria, where people are three times more likely to reach age 90 than in the U.S. They will also have about 20 percen . . . keep reading
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5 Foods That Help You Sleep
by Melanie Haiken, Caring.com
Cherries Should you let yourself have that midnight snack if you're having trouble sleeping and you think hunger might be part of the problem? Here are five foods that can actually help you drift off: Fresh and dried cherries are one of the only natural food sources of melatonin, the chemical that controls the body's internal clock to regulate sleep. Researchers who tested tart cherries and found high levels of melatonin recommend eating them an hour before bedtime or before a trip when you want to sleep on the plane. Bananas Potassium and magnesium are natural muscle . . . keep reading
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Slash Your Cancer Risk in Minutes a Day
MSN Health & Fitness by Aviva Patz
Little lifestyle changes can lower your odds of hearing the dreaded diagnosis. Slip them into your routine and sleep better tonight. Stay weight wise Excess pounds boost cancer risk, a study in The Lancet shows. Build an exercise habit now to head off trouble: The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends aiming for 30 minutes of activity five days a week. When you hit your 45th birthday, make sure you're also doing 45 minutes of strength training twice weekly to minimize metabolic slowdown. "Beginning in our mid-40s, we lose up to a third of a pound of muscle a year and gain . . . keep reading
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5 Power Foods That Make Your Mind Younger
Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen
Eggs Selenium is among the good stuff in this favorite breakfast food. Get enough of that element and your brain may perform as well as someone who's 10 years younger. Aim for 55 micrograms daily (eggs have 14 each; put them on whole-grain bread and get 10 micrograms per slice). Our favorite: A vegetable-and-egg omelet that uses one whole egg to each three or four egg whites (no cheese)! Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens Brain-friendly carotenoids and flavonoids in dark, leafy greens can make your mind act like it's younger (minus all the embarrassing dating experiences). Three or more . . . keep reading
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Can Blue M&M's, Blue Gatorade Protect Your Spine
Megan Johnson, Lindsay Lyon, US News World Report
Studies examine foods or additives that may pack unexpected health benefits. All those who rejoiced when M&M's swapped out tan for blue in the '90s, crunch on this: New research suggests that a compound nearly identical to the common food dye that gives M&M's and other foods their blue hue may have an unexpected application--treating spinal cord injuries. Here's a look at the candy's potential and a few other vibrant foods whose health benefits might surprise you. Blue M&M's Rats given through-the-vein injections of the compound Brilliant Blue G soon after they received paralyzing sp . . . keep reading
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Fruits and Veggies and Cancer Risk
Dr. John F Denison,
I have spent the last few months reading and researching just how important nutrition is in the US today. I am shocked at our diets and just where we are as a society. Even those of us who think we are eating well are sometimes ourselves. The USDA 5 a day recommendations ask us to eat 5 1/2 cup servings on their website, and in truth more are probably needed. The average citizen states they eat 2 servings a day, but in studies most eat just under a full serving a day. The British medical journal, The Lancet, published a study in 2005 identifying 9 preventable cancer risks and t . . . keep reading
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Peeing in The Public Pool: One In Five People Do It
By Megan O'Neill, Rodale.com
A new survey reveals that pool-peeing is uncomfortably common, but you can take steps to protect yourself. Public pools across the country are open for the summer season, but a recent survey could make you think twice about jumping in. According to the poll, almost half of swimmers admit to one or more behaviors that contribute to an unsanitary pool. And you've probably suspected as much, since the poll also shows 84 percent of us believe our fellow swimmers participate in unhygienic pool behavior. THE DETAILS: The poll of 1,000 adults was conducted in late April and e . . . keep reading
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Energy Drinks- What You Need to Know
sportsiplay.com
From time to time, everyone needs a little energy boost. Life is hectic and stressful, and you can't just drag around when there are things to be done, right? So where do you turn? Coffee? Soda? Candy? These used to be some of the only options available for a quick energy jolt, but this is the case no longer. If you have watched a TV commercial or set foot inside of a convenience store within the past couple of years, then you have likely borne witness to the energy drink craze. With names like Pimp Juice, Monster, Rockstar, Rage, and Cocaine, the names alone are enough to make . . . keep reading
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Energy Drinks
Dave Zinczenko, Matt Goulding, Men's Health
The Truth About Energy Drinks, "The Eat This Not That" authors help you separate the science from the sales pitch. By Dave Zinczenko and Matt Goulding, Men's Health Find more: Are energy drinks safe or should you can these beverages for good? Read on for our exclusive report. 5. 5-Hour Energy (2 fl oz) 4 calories 0 g sugar Exact caffeine content not provided by the company The claim: "The two-ounce energy shot takes just seconds to drink and in minutes you're feeling bright and alert. And that feeling lasts for hours." The truth: Sure, it'll give you a jolt. That's because i . . . keep reading
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