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Illinois Has the Baby Fat Blues
Jul 3, 2009
One in three Illinois kids is overweight, making the state the 4th highest in childhood obesity.
Making Walking Part of the Workday
Jul 2, 2009 | 4 comments
Managers at one North Texas company are encouraging employees to get out from behind their desks and get outside.
Cubs Fan Goes on Hunger Strike
Jul 1, 2009 | 7 comments
One fan is determined to "embarrass" the Cubs into winning more games.
Chocolate To Help You Lose Weight?
Jul 1, 2009 | 72 comments
Introducing "XOCAI" chocolate, a dark chocolate rich in antioxidants and may help you lose weight.
Oh, My Aching Body
Jul 1, 2009
Saran Dunmore finally admits that exercise can sometimes hurt, but wh says that's not the way it's supposed to be.
Palin: Betcha I'd Have More Endurance than Obama
Jul 1, 2009 | 31 comments
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says that if given the chance she'd beat President Barack Obama in another race.
Fitness Risks After 50: Did Jackson Do Too Much?
Jun 30, 2009 | 1 comment
Heart specialists say Michael Jackson's death weeks before a comeback tour offers lessons for middle-aged mortals hoping for revivals of their own.
Weight Loss Drink
Jun 30, 2009 | 4 comments
A new drink claims to be the only calorie-burning drink that's good for you. So is it?
Vitamin D Enhances Weight Loss
Jun 29, 2009
Researchers find that people with higher vitamin D levels lose more weight while dieting.
Tai Chi May Ease Arthritis Pain
Jun 25, 2009 | 1 comment
Tai Chi may help reduce arthritis pain.
98 Year Old Gym Rat
Jun 25, 2009
Carl Lain is proof that exercise has no age. This 98 year old hits the gym several days a week... with a smile on his face.
Four Coffee-Less Energy Boosting Strategies
Jun 25, 2009
Don't touch that coffee! Good Housekeeping has 4 unusual but effective strategies to energize your morning and get the rest of the day going.
Self Defense Parties are All the Rage
Jun 25, 2009
The latest trend in self-defense class: host a party in your home.
Attack of Phantom Fat
Jun 24, 2009
Losing weight is just the first step. Next comes shedding the heavy burden of a larger-than-life self-image. Even after dramatic weight loss, some are plagued by lingering "phantom fat."
Once Suicidal, Woman Loses 410 Pounds, Gets Life Back
Jun 24, 2009 | 3 comments
After decades of unsuccessful attempts to control her weight, 575-pound Tammey Burns was in such despair that she attempted suicide. But she survived and went on to lose 410 pounds without surgery.
Michelle Keeps Her Kids Fit with "Camp Obama"
Jun 23, 2009 | 10 comments
The first lady talks about how she encourages Sasha and Malia to stay active.
Sexy Surfer Body Workout
Jun 19, 2009 | 1 comment
Shape Magazine teaches moves to get a great bikini body by modeling the workout after surfing moves.
A Bike to Buff Your Bod -- and Brain
Jun 24, 2009
Toning your bod for the beach this summer? Try simultaneously toning your mind.
Energy Drink Boasts Metabolism Boost, Calories Burned
Jun 18, 2009
A man credits his 60 pound weight loss to Celsius, an energy drink that promises to speed up metabolism and burn up to 100 calories per can.
Power Plate Grows in Popularity
Jun 23, 2009 | 1 comment
A new piece of workout equipment, the Power Plate, is showing up in more and more gyms.
Exercise Can Boost Your Mood
Jun 17, 2009 | 1 comment
Exercise isn't just good for the body- it can be a big mood-booster as well.
Healthy Vegan Recipes
Jun 17, 2009 | 1 comment
More people are switching to a vegan diet for health reasons. Vegans do not eat meat, or any animal based product such as milk and eggs. We talked with Pat Crocker, author of a new cookbook called...
False Fountain Of Youth In Anti-Aging Hormones
Jun 16, 2009 | 2 comments
Popular "anti-aging" hormones won't keep you young, and they could harm your health.
Cancer Survivors Maintain Their Fitness Levels
Jun 16, 2009
Research finds that cancer treatment should not impact a survivor's fitness level.
When to Buy Organic
Jun 13, 2009 | 8 comments
From veggies to dairy to beauty products - get to know when it's worth it to buy organic.
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Illinois Has the Baby Fat Blues