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Aug 02, 2008 -
With the Summer games less than a week away and gymnastics on the top of my list of sports to watch, I was looking forward to reading Chalked Up by 1986 US Gymnastic Champion Jennifer Sey. Her memoir of the US gymnastic scene in the 80s is truly a page turner. This coming of age story is as much about the sport as Sey's overachieving, fiercely competitive personality.
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Dec 10, 2008 -
Even the biggest fitness fanatic has been known to get bored with her workouts, and it's good to keep our bodies guessing and our minds motivated by changing up the routine. Underrated actress Sarah Chalke from Scrubs and How I Met Your Mother knows that adding variety to her workouts is the best way to keep her on track, something she says is more important since turning 30.
The charming 32-year-old actress told People that she noticed a difference once she exited her 20s, saying, "I had to really keep up with working out.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Chalk is a form of limestone. Chalk poisoning occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally swallows chalk.
Poisonous Ingredient
Chalk is generally considered to be non-poisonous, but it can cause problems if large amounts are swallowed.
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Apr 20, 2009 -
When I showed up to meet my CrossFit certified trainer, Sean Murphy, I found myself approaching a co-ed group performing Olympic lifting as part of an ongoing group class. The outdoor facility was as simple as it gets — a group of mats under a weather-protective tarp, a set of monkey bars, a shed for housing basic supplies like jump ropes and weights, and tractor tires resting about. The rugged scene was a far cry from the luxury home of my morning workouts at Equinox, but the fitness element challenged me in an entirely different and refreshing way.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Constipation occurs when you have a change in your normal bowel movements, going less frequently than you usually do; passing hard, dry stools; or straining when you defecate. Constipation can be acute (coming on suddenly but infrequently) or chronic (long-lasting). Almost everyone experiences constipation at some point.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Heart, section through the middle
Heart, front view
Acute MI
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Women and heart disease
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Mention the term "heart attack" and most people imagine a pudgy, middle-aged man drenched in sweat and clutching his chest. Few people seem to consider cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a woman's disease.
But according to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women over age 25.
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May 08, 2008 -
We all have personal preferences: dark chocolate over milk, red wine over white, running outside over running on a treadmill. Wait! I like both hitting the pavement in my sneakers and chalking up miles on a treadmill.
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Mar 28, 2008 -
Chalk this up as another reason to exercise, German scientists recently proved that "runner's high" is real. Recent advances in brain scan technology allowed researchers to map runners' brains before and after a two hour run. The post run scan showed increased endorphins, the natural feel good drug for the brain, in the areas of the brain that are active during extremely positive emotions - like love.
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