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Burn Fat, Not Sugar!

By Michelle Wollaston

Your body can turn fat into energy, or it can turn blood sugar, glucose, into energy. But it can't do both at the same time. When your energy demand is low, your body burns fat. As your activity levels increase' your body turns to blood sugar.

Multivitamins: To Take or Not to Take. That is the Question

By Adam A. Zunic

Should you take one of each or a one-a-day multivitamin? Studies show that vitamins may help prevent certain diseases including heart disease, osteoporosis, and maybe even certain cancers. If you are one of those people who might not eat right every single day, a multivitamin should be included in your diet as insurance and can help you get the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs.

Health & Fitness is not a "12-Week Program"

By Tom Venuto

What causes people to burn so brightly with enthusiasm and motivation and then burn out just as quickly? Why do so many people succeed brilliantly in the short term but fail 95 out of 100 times in the long term? Why do so many people reach their fitness goals but struggle to maintain them? The answer is simple: Health and fitness is for life, not for "12 weeks."

7 Reasons Low Carb Diets are Wrong

By Charles Remington

Our body is designed to run best on a certain type and balance of fuel. Unfortunately the latest low-carbohydrate fad diets are not fuel that our body was designed to run on. Low - carbohydrate diets can cause several health concerns over time. The Fat Loss Coach explains the top seven.

Test Your Healthy Weight Knowledge

Exercise your brain! Do you know how much protein your body needs each day? Do you know which fats lower LDL and raise HDL? These 16 questions will challenge your knowledge of healthy weight. Take this short interactive test and compare your score to others?

Step by Step - Healthy Weight Without Dieting

To achieve and maintain a healthy body requires consistent habits in three areas: nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. It may be difficult to eat correctly, exercise regularly, and get the proper amount of sleep in our fast-paced lives, but it is impossible if you don’t know exactly how. Here is the quick ABC’s and 123’s of how to do it.

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The scent of success: How aromatherapy can help your professional edge 7/29/2010 Healthy Eating Why does a distinct aroma become so inspiring? How can something so fleeting as the scent of spring lilacs make such a lasting impression? It's because our physical sense of smell is powerfully and inextricably tied with memory, more so than sight, sound and touch.

How to treat your children's aches, pains and fever 7/28/2010 Healthy Eating When your child gets sick, you want to do everything you can to make them feel better. Sometimes it's difficult to know exactly what you should do, especially now that some over-the-counter children's analgesic products aren't available.

Six reasons to see an ear, nose and throat specialist 7/27/2010 Healthy Eating A range of problems - from sleep apnea to facial paralysis - can be treated with a visit to an ear, nose and throat specialist (or otolaryngologist). If you or a loved one experience any of the following symptoms, consider visiting an ENT specialist to learn if you require special attention and treatment.

Six signs a senior needs living assistance 7/27/2010 Healthy Eating By many estimates, two-thirds of older Americans will eventually become dependent on others to complete everyday tasks. But realizing that you need help or convincing someone else that they do is often more difficult than arranging long-term care. Look for these signs to help determine your elderly loved one's needs and the best ways to meet them.

Tips for treating a cough caught at school 7/26/2010 Healthy Eating Children catch six to 10 colds a year and coughing is the symptom that most commonly prompts a visit to the doctor. Here is some expert advice for parents treating their children's coughs.

Cut potential exposure to cancer-causing agents by filtering your water at home 7/23/2010 Healthy Eating Home water filtration is no longer just about taste. People increasingly rely on it for healthy home benefits. In fact, home water filtering devices should be used to decrease exposure to potential health hazards according to the President's Cancer Panel (PCP).

Make school lunches and snacks nutritious and fun 7/23/2010 Healthy Eating As kids head back to school, parents are faced with the dilemma of finding foods to pack for lunch and snacks that kids want to eat and that are good for them. Most snacks available in the grocery stores are full of fat, sugar and/or salt with little nutritional benefit, so finding healthy choices that kids are willing to eat isn't always an easy task.

Don't let fall asthma triggers foil your child's fun 7/22/2010 Healthy Eating Fall means back-to-school, cooler weather - and an increase in asthma attacks. In fact, childhood asthma statistics show that children with asthma are nearly twice as likely to visit the emergency department when school starts as at other times of the year. That's largely because autumn allergens and viral infections can unleash childhood asthma symptoms.

Some simple rules to follow on your next road trip 7/22/2010 Healthy Eating Summer vacation has finally arrived for millions of families, and if you're planning an out-of-town trip to visit relatives or see another part of the country, you'll likely be hitting the road instead of flying.

Don't let hand pain derail fall fun 7/22/2010 Healthy Eating Autumn's approach means plenty of time outdoors prepping your landscape for winter's impending arrival, or partaking in seasonal fun like pumpkin carving or cookie baking. Hand injuries may be the last thing on your mind during this busy, happy season, but experts caution that many fall activities require repetitive motions that may lead to injury, or irritate existing conditions. You can take steps to prevent repetitive motion injuries.

Don't let motion sickness ruin your vacation 7/22/2010 Healthy Eating There are four words no parent or sibling wants to hear on a road trip? "Mom, I feel sick."

Chill your buns: The coolest way to reduce swelling 7/22/2010 Healthy Eating Cold doesn't just reduce swelling in the bump on your noggin, it also helps soothe any kind of swelling from a baby's teething gums to a boxer's swollen eye. Cold therapy has long been recognized as an effective way to reduce swelling on all parts of the body - even in the sensitive area where hemorrhoids occur.

What to do if your child is being bullied 7/20/2010 Healthy Eating If your child is being bullied, she's not alone. About 160,000 children in the United States miss school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by other students, according to the National Education Association.

Kids' health: Getting the right nutrition at the right age 7/19/2010 Healthy Eating From the time you first bring your baby home, ensuring your little one is getting the nutrition he needs is critical. As your baby grows, those nutritional needs change, requiring different types of diets.

Dogs need a little more love during mosquito season 7/19/2010 Healthy Eating As a parent, you would never consider sending your child to school without the proper vaccinations. But did you know that according to the American Animal Hospital Association, about 50 percent of dogs in the United States go without preventative treatment for one of the most common diseases among canines?

Five ways women can prevent summer injuries 7/19/2010 Healthy Eating Women's bodies are built differently than men's bodies. This means that women's shoes, pants and even women's socks are constructed to fit women's unique proportions. However, when it comes to braces and supports, women have classically been forced to make do with equipment made to fit men.

Light eating for families: Experts suggest seafood 7/16/2010 Healthy Eating Health experts recommend young families, especially expecting moms, should aim to eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods -- those that, like seafood, are bursting with vitamins and minerals in every bite. Warm weather is the perfect time to learn light, delicious ways to make fish your family's new favorite.

Stick to your good habits - even on a road trip 7/15/2010 Healthy Eating Summer is the time of year when a lot of people take time off from work to go on a road trip. But just because you are varying your routine doesn't mean you should throw all your good habits out the window. You can still eat well, exercise and get plenty of sleep while on the road. The trick is to make the commitment ahead of time and stick with your plan.

Is your teen with diabetes hitting the road? Take these precautions 7/15/2010 Healthy Eating Any parent who's had a teen leave the house in the car alone for the first time knows that anxious feeling. But for parents of teens with diabetes, there are a few extra things they should make sure their child knows before they are handed the keys for the first time.

Stay alert: Avoid fatigue while driving 7/15/2010 Healthy Eating There's a good chance you've gotten behind the wheel at a time when you haven't exactly felt the most alert. But did you know that each year, fatigue is reported as the principal cause of up to 100,000 police-reported accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Riding escalators: a summer safety reminder 7/8/2010 Healthy Eating Whether traveling on vacation or staying home, the summer means more time spent out and about. With activities ranging from swimming at the local pool to attending festivals, amusement parks and sporting events, people are visiting new places and new buildings.

Surprising facts about staying hydrated in summer's heat 7/8/2010 Healthy Eating Record temperatures bring disturbing news reports of heat related deaths and the familiar calls to seek shade, limit outside work and drink large quantities of water. But experts caution water alone may not be sufficient and could actually increase your risk of severe heat related injuries.

Today's technology can help make weight loss easier 7/8/2010 Healthy Eating Many of us want to embrace a healthier lifestyle, but are looking for some assistance to keep ourselves on track. Luckily, with today's technology, there are resources online and offline that can be used to help us stay motivated and track progress.

Tips to get a leg up on back-to-school shoe shopping 7/8/2010 Healthy Eating She lived in sandals all summer long and he barely took his cleats off, even to go to bed. Summer fun and casual style may leave your kids facing back-to-school season in serious need of some new shoes. Parents should consider these important factors before buying new shoes for their children.

Why exercising at home is the easier - and smarter - fitness solution 7/7/2010 Healthy Eating Not so long ago, when someone said they were going to work out, it may have been assumed that they were headed for the gym, but more and more often, people are choosing to get their exercise in the comfort of their own home. When you can get an effective workout in your living room or basement, why pay to use someone's facilities?

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