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Caffeinated Drinks May Help Ease Some ADHD Symptoms: Experts

No studies have been conducted yet, but some experts say that caffeinated drinks such as tea may work similarly to stimulant medications.
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Visits to Online Gym Help Shed Pounds in Real Life: Study

Participants who showed up to a virtual gym in the online game Second Life lost as much weight as real-world gym members, a new study has found.
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Food Pyramid Replaced by Half-Plate of Vegetables, Fruit

The U.S. has unveiled a new healthy eating icon called MyPlate, to replace the older and more controversial food pyramid.
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Cutting Prepackaged Foods Lowers BPA Levels: Study

The easiest way to reduce your exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA (bisphenol A) may be to eat fresh, unpackaged foods, a new report suggests.
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Diet High in Fish May Protect Bones: Study

A new study suggests that older adults who eat the most fish may have stronger bones than their peers.
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Unkind View of Obese People Becoming More Global: Study

The idea that “thin is in” appears to have taken root around the globe–even in countries where chubbiness was once considered attractive, anthropologists at Arizona State University report.
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Less Stress, Better Sleep Aids Weight Loss

Getting the right amount of sleep and reducing stress may jump start weight loss–even for people who already have a healthy eating and exercise regiment, new research has found.
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Long-Term Use of Statins Does Not Boost Cancer Risk: Study

According to a new study, the long-term use of statins such as Zocor, Crestor, and Lipitor has little effect on a person’s risk of developing cancer.
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Fresh From My Online Weight Loss Journal: Burn the Fat, …

Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle
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Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle

In past years it was thought that cardiovascular exercise, such as running, was the best way to burn fat. However, nowadays experts have switched their beliefs to a more intense workout, such as weightlifting for the best results when trying to lose weight. Resistance workouts get the body working quickly and burning fat even quicker. [...]
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