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TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Although social networking sites let users keep in touch with a wide group of acquaintances, new research shows that people still put most of their efforts into communicating with a small group of friends or family members. To maintain a manageable group of close contacts, people often institute … Read more
Hello, I am trying to work out more and become less lazy. Here is my current workout plan: 1) Squats, 1 set of 12 reps 2) Dumbbell bench press, 30 lbs. 8 sets of 8 reps 3) Bent Rows, 4 sets of 10 reps 25 lbs. 4) push ups, 1 set of 10 reps 5) … Read more
Hi all,I’ve been away for a while and am going to rejoin my group in Saturday. I fell off the wagon in November due to some horrendous family issues and I’m back to my original starting weight. I’m really nervous about this rejoin – not going to group as they’re fab – but nervous that … Read more
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new study links a genetic variation to narcolepsy, the medical condition that causes people to become excessively sleepy and even lapse into sleep involuntarily. The genetic variation is fairly common, while narcolepsy is rare. Among more than 2,500 participants, researchers found that people with the variation are … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Americans are living longer than ever and their life expectancy is increasing every year, federal health officials reported Monday. People born in 2009 can expect to live 78.5 years. That’s an increase from just a year before (when life expectancy at birth was 78.1 … Read more
That’s a better start than most resolutions which are more couch to marathon if it kills me, which it often can. You do 7k no problem but fade out before 10. Issue is basically going to be pace and fatigue, the type of fatigue could be skeleto-muscular, cardio vascular or both. I spotted you like … Read more
Being on a VLCD can feel like a hard slog at times and we all need a bit of inspiration to keep us going. Due to my job I’m not currently able to follow a VLCD but when I saw this I had to share it with you all. This amazing guy has lost a … Read more
Jan 6, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Recipe of the Day: Parisian Hot Chocolate January 3, 2014 | By Theresa Tamkins Twitter What could be better than hot chocolate on a cold day? Hot chocolate made with high-quality, bittersweet chocolate. Although low in sodium, this sweet recipe is made with whipping cream … Read more
Jan 6, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Time to Quit Smoking? A Guide to Treatment Options January 3, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People who want to quit smoking cigarettes no longer have to suffer through cold-turkey withdrawal. A number … Read more