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Saturday, January 3, 2015

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Three women prove you CAN get fit far faster than you thought

Posted: 03 Jan 2015 05:42 PM PST

Three out-of-shape women were challenged to slim down in six weeks. Asthma sufferer Maureen Windridge (pictured), 64, from Milton Keynes lost 5lb and dropped a dress size.

Being Thin Doesn't Spare Asian-Americans From Diabetes Risk

Posted: 23 Dec 2014 08:17 AM PST

Guidelines just out from the American Diabetes Association say Asian-Americans with a typically healthy body mass index can still be running a substantial risk for developing diabetes.

Weight Training Helps Keep Men's Waistline from Expanding

Posted: 23 Dec 2014 07:55 AM PST

People who lift weights every day may accumulate less belly fat over the years, compared with people who spend the same amount of time doing aerobic exercises, according to a new study. Combining weight training and aerobic activity, which is particularly beneficial for heart health, would be optimal, researchers said. "When we age, we lose muscle mass and we tend to accumulate more body fat. If ...

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