Nov 03, 2009 -
Even though the days are shorter, there are still a lot of ways to burn calories in the crisp Fall air. But do you know which activities burn the most? Take my quiz to find out. All calorie calculations are based on a 130-pound woman.
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Nov 02, 2009 -
There are so many tasty treats to enjoy this time of year, from apple cider donuts to mulled wine. You don't want to go overboard with the calories though, because you'll end up gaining holiday weight even before Thanksgiving arrives. Take this quiz to see if you know which autumnal drinks and foods are more or less than 200 cals.
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Oct 28, 2009 -
The New York City marathon has a knack for attracting celebrity runners. Famous or not, it takes some real strength to get through the 26.2 mile long course — past participants include David Letterman, Katie Holmes, and Lance Armstrong. Do you know your stats when it comes to the celebs that have faced the challenge?
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Oct 27, 2009 -
You use them to drive your car, carry your groceries, and do your favorite exercise, the push-up. OK, maybe push-ups don't top your list of how to have a fun workout, but we can agree that the upper body appendages known as arms are important. Take this quiz to see how well you know yours.
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Oct 26, 2009 -
When I dappled in vegetarianism in college, my mom was all over me saying, "How are you going to get enough protein?" Meat isn't the only form of protein out there, so take this quiz to see how much protein you'll find in vegetarian foods.
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Oct 21, 2009 -
We are all striving for five daily servings of fruits and veggies. Fresh produce can be difficult to identify, but knowing what's what is key to a healthy diet. I'm curious how well you know your Fall produce.
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Oct 20, 2009 -
Besides feeling good, sex also has a lot of health benefits — do you know which are fact and which are fiction? Take my true or false quiz and find out.
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Oct 19, 2009 -
Halloween is all about light-hearted spookiness, but I'll tell you, I saw something shockingly scary at the grocery store — the labels on Halloween candy. Corn syrup, food coloring, and the worst, hydrogenated oil. Companies still use this type of trans fat even though we know it's been linked to heart problems, miscarriages, obesity, and belly fat.
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Oct 15, 2009 -
When thinking about diet, it's easy to overlook the brain. But like your heart, the brain needs a healthy diet to function properly. Starving it or feeding it the wrong types of things can lead to memory loss, depression, and a host of brain diseases like Alzheimer's. Do you know what foods make for a happy brain?
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Oct 13, 2009 -
'Tis the season for coughs and sniffles. If you're like me, the idea of having to skip a workout because of a small cough seems crazy. When is the best time to choose rest over a treadmill though?
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