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A Warning About Alzheimer's

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

March 19, 2013

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One in three elderly people now die with Alzheimer's, study says

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Quick Healthy Meals Begin with Pasta

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

March 18, 2013

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A quick healthy meal made with pasta is penne with vegetables and fresh herbs

There’s no need to avoid food high in carbohydrate on a healthy diet. There are many benefits to pasta if you get the serving size right. Use it for quick healthy meals with vegetables, lean protein.

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How to Build Your Own Home Gym

By: Roy S. Johnson

March 18, 2013

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Build you own home gym and workout at home.

Why spend thousands a year to join a gym when you can build a home gym for around $100 and get all the exercise you need? Here's how to do it.

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Watch Now! How to Build Your Own Home Gym

By: Roy S. Johnson

March 18, 2013

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Former Men's Fitness editor-in-chief Roy S. Johnson shows us how we can transform that spare room into a home gym and still get a great workout worthy of a professional gym that could cost thousands a year.

Remember: Always consult with a doctor, physician or other healthcare professional before starting any diet, weight loss, or fitness program.

Be sure to also check out Roy's detailed article on How to Build Your Own Home Gym.

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CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH

Green Tea and Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

March 15, 2013

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A couple of cups of green tea or coffee each day could lower your risk of stroke, researchers say

HEALTH

To Reduce Inflammation, Stop Obsessing

By: Celeste Perron

March 15, 2013

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how to reduce inflammation and elevated crp

Ruminating over stressful events causes inflammation, as measured by elevated crp levels.

CANCERHEALTH

Breast Cancer Radiation and Heart Disease

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

March 14, 2013

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A study suggests that radiation for breast cancer increases the risk of ischemic heart disease

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