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Waist Circumference - What's the Big Deal?

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The waist circumference measurement taken at the widest part of the waist, which is typically at the belly button, has become a marker for cardiometabolic risk. Why, because it measures an estimation of intra-abdominal or visceral fat. This fat accumulates under the abdominal muscles…

5 Cancer Myths -- Busted!

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Cancer's scary enough without the overwhelming amount of information out there about its triggers and treatments.

4 Ways to Stop The #1 Women's Disease

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Heart disease isn't just your mother's problem. Doctors have found artery-clogging plaque buildup in the bodies of people as young as their teens and 20s. Stare down the number-one killer of women by

Five Foods That Lower Cholesterol

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By Jason Knapfel - DietsInReview.com Our bodies naturally produce cholesterol. The amount you produce is dependent on genetics. It’s not inherently bad as you need cholesterol for various bodily functions. However, too much cholesterol can be unhealthy. The American Heart…

A Diner's Guide to Eating Fish Safely

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Is fish a miracle food or menace? We looked at the evidence and talked to experts to find out.

7 Secrets your body's trying to tell you

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Did you know that your sense of smell or finger length could affect your future health? Neither did I, but scientists are discovering that certain physical traits could indicate an increased risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. If any of these apply to you don’t…

4 Ways to a Healthy Heart

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Heart disease isn't just your mother's problem. Doctors have found artery-clogging plaque buildup in the bodies of people as young as their teens and 20s. Stare down the number-one killer of women by

Child Lives with 2 Hearts for 10 Years

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When Hannah Clark of Wales was just two years old doctors transplanted a second heart into the girl to make up for the original heart’s inability to function. For 10 years the second heart beat but in that time Hannah developed tumors and could no longer take the immunosuppressive drugs that…

The Weekly Skinny: All the healthy news you need (6-19-09)

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Do you eat raw fish? If you do, be careful - new research shows the number of people getting tapeworm from eating raw or uncooked seafood is growing. FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines…

User Post: The Weekly Skinny: All the healthy news you need (5-29-09)

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Are you carrying too much weight while you're pregnant? New guidelines just came out for obese moms-to-be. FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week. New…