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The Greatest Greatness of George W. Bush

January 7, 2009

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Death of Travolta’s son raises medical queries

January 6, 2009

MSNBC.com

Millions of children and adults have seizures in the U.S., but dying from one is rare. That only adds to the confusion and mystery surrounding the life and death of Jett Travolta

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Gwyneth Paltrow Shares Her Post-Holiday Diet!

January 5, 2009

Off the Rack - StyleWatch - People.com / Andrea

Lionel Cironneau/AP After giving us her personal holiday recipes, Gwyneth Paltrow shares her post-holiday diet secret in her latest GOOP newsletter.

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Nustep T5XR recumbent cross trainer for a complete workout

January 8, 2009

Born Rich / Yashpal

Seeing celebrities in the media with perfect body shapes can make anyone of you want to go to the gym instantly, but sparing a few minutes out of your busy schedule for daily workout is a really hard ...

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Fitness for Less: 4 Low-cost Ways to Shape Up

January 8, 2009

Librarians' Internet Index: New This Week

This article offers several tips for budget-conscious exercise, falling under general suggestions of taking advantage of everyday opportunities for exercise, considering modest investments in ...

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NTPGA Offering Fitness "Summit" for Juniors

January 8, 2009

Texas Golf / Bogey McDuff (noreply@blogger.com)

Junior golfers interested in learning more about the role of proper fitness and how it can help their scores will be interested in the 2009 Northern Texas PGA Junior Golf Fitness Summit.

New Year’s Resolutions: Week 2

January 8, 2009

Starling Fitness / Laura Moncur

Last year, I wrote a weekly plan to get you on track for a healthy and active life.

Coping with Debt Stress

January 8, 2009

LifeSpy / Alex

Having debts can make a person feel desperate and downright miserable. Being depressed only clouds you judgment and you need that to pull you out of a rut.

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Child Poverty Solutions: Better Childhood Nutrition Support

January 8, 2009

Firedoglake / Christy Hardin Smith

As of October, the food stamp eligibility rules were broadened to include more needy families in anticipation of a worse economic downturn and increased need for families with children.

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Officials fear rise in monoxide poisonings

January 6, 2009

MSNBC.com

Power outages spurred by the combination of bad weather and utility shutoffs in a bad economy could boost cases of carbon monoxide poisonings this year, health officials fear.

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Holes in health care means teens face future ills

January 5, 2009

MSNBC.com

Many adolescents are falling through cracks in the health care system — what a major new report calls missed opportunities to shape the next generation’s health.

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GameStop offering Cosmo, O Mag subscriptions to fitness game buyers

January 5, 2009

Joystiq / Alexander Sliwinski

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Exergaming Is the female or effeminate male in your life looking a bit chub after the holidays?

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Salmonella outbreak spreads to 42 states

January 7, 2009

MSNBC.com

Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that reportedly has sickened nearly 400 people in 42 states, but they don't know how the bacteria has been spreading.

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Web Holiday Sales Skyrocket for Sports and Fitness

January 7, 2009

That's Fit / Bev Sklar

Filed under: Fitness2008 was the year of the financial meltdown, the dismal economy, rampant foreclosures and gouging gas prices.

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That Darn Head Cold - Fitness or Not?

January 7, 2009

That's Fit / Bev Sklar

You know the cold I'm talking about, the sniffling, sneezing, coughing, sinus pressure-kind of head cold that can drive you to bed begging for chicken noodle soup.

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Diet pills from Brazil pose big health risks

January 7, 2009

MSNBC.com

A new report highlights the potentially serious health risks of using imported Brazilian-made prescription diet pills that combine amphetamines and other prescription medicines.

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Even guys cuddle their sweethearts' clothing

January 7, 2009

MSNBC.com

As many as three-quarters of women and two-thirds of men say they snuggle with shirts and other clothing worn by someone dear, but not near, researchers reported.

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Burn Calories by Snoring

January 7, 2009

StyleList Chicago / Whit Honea

Do you snore? Do you offer the sound of runaway trains on bumpy tracks as the lullaby to which others rest their weary heads?

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Molecular Nanobots - Two Legged DNA Walker Robots Are Incredible (GALLERY)

January 7, 2009

Trend Hunter

(TrendHunter.com) Walking is something we take for granted. The more precise our steps have to be, it seems the more difficulty we have in placing our feet where we want them to be.

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i'm sure i ate my pillow in my sleep

January 6, 2009

jennster :o) / jenn@jennster.com (jennster)

did i fail to mention to y'all that i'm doing no carbs or sugar for 2 weeks? well i am.

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Diet, not exercise, plays key role in weight loss

January 6, 2009

MSNBC.com

Though better nutrition coupled with exercise has long been the favored prescription for losing weight and avoiding obesity, a new study suggests diet actually plays the key role.

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Victoria Silvestedt Says High Heels Make Her Slim

January 6, 2009

That's Fit / Martha Edwards

Filed under: Celebrities and EntertainmentSwedish blonde bombshell Victoria Silvstedt has a figure most would die for -- both women and men.

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Controlling Type 2 Diabetes With Low-Carb Diets

January 6, 2009

Health News from Medical News Today

In a six-month comparison of low-carb diets, one that encourages eating carbohydrates with the lowest-possible rating on the glycemic index leads to greater improvement in blood sugar control, ...

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Turn to generics slows ‘07 health care spending

January 6, 2009

MSNBC.com

Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported.

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Itmp Demos New iPhone Fitness Accessory

January 8, 2009

TechLime / Sher Singh

iTMP Technology has introduced SMHEART LINK, a new technology that is aimed at bringing new health and fitness capabilities to iPhone and iPod touch users.

Your Body Needs Less Calories as You Age

January 8, 2009

Diet Blog

Flickr: friedwontons4uWe've all heard the story. And comedian Kevin James tells it best, "The problem is I'm in my thirties, I can't eat like I used to.

Lose Weight for Good: The Acclaimed "Nutrition Twins" Tell You How

January 8, 2009

SUGAR SHOCK! Blog / Connie Bennett

Do you want to lose weight or learn how to keep it off for good? If so, I have a special new year's gift for you. Until Fri., Jan. 9 at 9 a.m.

Random Thursday returns, loaded with gossip

January 8, 2009

Cranky Fitness / Merry (noreply@blogger.com)

Grant brings nutrition closer to home

January 8, 2009

courier-journal.com - Sports

They're called "food deserts" -- poor, urban neighborhoods where residents lack cars to drive to distant supermarkets, prompting many to rely on nearby fast food or convenience-store fare.

iCap Technologies Unveils Their Release Meter Neurofeedback System V.2 -- Special Save $100 Coupon Code

January 8, 2009

Mindware Forum Weblog Software and Technology for Self-Improvement / Bruce Eisner

Link for this Post: iCap Technologies Release Meter Neurofeedback Personal Development System Version 2.

Kimberly Garrison: 5 steps toward keeping your fitness resolution

January 8, 2009

Philly.com Entertainment - Columnists

OH, YEAH, it's New Year's resolution time. Will 2009 be the year you finally make exercise a priority, improve your eating habits and lose the love handles?

111 Tibetan kids sent to Beijing for free heart disease treatments

January 8, 2009

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