Daily exercise dramatically lowers men's death rates

Increased exercise capacity reduces the risk of death in African-American and Caucasian men.

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Coming Soon: Lung-Cancer Spray?

Novel delivery of gene therapy suppresses tumors in mice.

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Obesity, diabetes damage young arteries, could shorten life

Teenagers and young adults who are obese or have type 2 diabetes show signs of artery damage that may increase their risk of heart attack and stroke later in life.

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Weight gain during infancy may lead to obesity in toddlers

A new Harvard Medical School study suggests that parents should also monitor the weight of their infant children.

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Exercise helps vessels after heart attack, but benefits vanish when work-outs stop

Blood vessel function improves after just four weeks of exercise in heart attack survivors.

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Regular Exercise Late in Life Helps Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Exercising regularly comes with a long list of benefits.

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Nutrition Basics

By knowing these basics, you will be better equipped to sort through nutrition research and dietary advice.

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Why is managing stress important?

Managing the level of stress in your life is important because it not only can make you happier and more productive, but healthier as well.

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Diabetes & Me

Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people and their families.

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What Causes High Blood Pressure?

In 90 to 95 percent of high blood pressure cases, the cause is unknown.

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Controlling Portion Sizes

As Meals Swell to "Super-Size," So Do American Waistlines

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Face The Fats

It's time to meet the Fats - some are bad and some are better.

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March 12 is World Kidney Day – Protect Your Kidneys

Kidneys play an integral role in a person's well-being, keeping the right amount of water in the body and helping to filter out harmful wastes.

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Can Pets Help Keep You Healthy?

You take good care of your pet. But what’s your pet done for you lately?

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Don’t Let Diabetes Get in Your Way

How can I get started on a physical activity routine?

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Food Diaries: Losing Weight the 'Write' Way

America has a well-publicized weight problem.

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Breakfast can help keep you lean

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but be aware of what you're eating.

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How can I prevent heart disease?

Some risk factors are beyond your control. If you have one or more of these non-controllable risk factors, you may want to pay special attention to reducing the risk factors that you can control.

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A Healthier You

You have the power to improve and protect your health.

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How Do You Maintain Weight Loss?

Get your head working and the middle will take care of itself!

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Vitamin D may protect against common cold

People with low blood levels of vitamin D were more likely to have had a recent cold.

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Even Moderate Alcohol Use Increases Risk of Certain Cancers in Women

There's a lot of buzz about the health benefits associated with having a glass or two of red wine a day.

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Nutrient Content Claim and Percentage

Ever wonder what the difference is between fat free, saturated fat free, low fat, reduced and less fat?

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Physical Activity in Your Daily Life

There are several activities that you can incorporate into your daily tasks at home, the office, or at play.

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How can I prevent obesity?

To keep from becoming overweight or obese, you need to maintain a balance between the calories you take in, and those you burn off.

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Healia Health Guide: Heart Disease

What you need to know about heart disease.

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Healthy Choices Can Add 14 Years to Your Life

Find out which four healthy habits will help you live longer!

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Des Moines Register

Incentives, technology aid in Lighten Up Iowa quests

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Move It! New Exercise Guidelines

Crystal-Clear Exercise Advice From U.S. Heart, Sports Medicine Groups

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Live Healthy Success!

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Thank you from Keokuk, IA

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Live Healthy Iowa 2007 Press Release

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Jamie Cord Lightens Up

I figured this would be great in getting the 112 pounds off that I'd put on so quickly...

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