Health and Fitness Programs

If you've ever felt yourself nodding off at work or school, turns out a little bit of exercise might be better than a shot of caffeine. Recent studies have shown that exercise significantly promotes cognitive a...

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15 Shocking Facts About Sugar

June 26, 2013

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It's no secret that the average American diet is pretty high in sugar. Health professionals have been urging the public to cut back on sweets for a while now, but new studies are suggesting that we live longer,...

New Study Shows Regular Sunscreen Use Decreases Signs of Aging

June 6, 2013

Summer's here, and with it comes beach days, outdoor barbecues, and a whole lot of exposed skin. We all know that using sunscreen can decrease your risk of cancer by blocking the UV rays that cause melanoma and...

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5 Surprising Foods To Boost Your Energy Naturally

May 24, 2013

Feeling sleepy? Put down that Red Bull! We all need a jolt of motivation from time to time, but most mass-produced, energy-boosting substances can be harmful to the body... even your precious Venti Americano co...

Bacon Causes Cancer? Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Read Online

May 23, 2013

Article, Culture, Featured, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs

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Do you love bacon? Well, that's like asking if your heart's beating. Of course you do! Who doesn't? But is there a darker side to your favorite pork treat? Is bacon killing you? That's the latest health s...

6 Brilliant Tips to Fight Workday Mental Fatigue and Boost Productivity

May 15, 2013

It's easy to feel mentally fatigued at work. After a busy morning of meetings, emails, spreadsheets or sales calls, many office workers find themselves staring blankly at their computer in the middle of the day...

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How to Re-Set Your Sleep Schedule and Get the Rest You Need

May 13, 2013

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are becoming more and more common. As life gets busier, it can become tough to keep a relatively normal sleep schedule. Many people can't fall asleep until very late at night ...

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Sit Up Straight! Why You Need to Improve Your Posture

May 10, 2013

If you work at a desk all day, you're no stranger to poor posture and back pain. Sitting for hours at a time, especially if you need to stare at a computer, usually means that you find yourself with shoulders s...

7 So-Called Health Foods to Avoid at All Costs

May 6, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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Whether it's antioxidant supplements or risky juice fasts, it seems there's a new health food craze every other week. Ads and the media constantly tout the benefits of diet must-haves like vegetable oil and ene...

The Juice Fast Myth: How a Liquid Cleanse Diet Can Actually Harm Your Health

April 25, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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Recently, the juicing craze has completely taken over. Supporters insist that an all-liquid regimen can help you detox your body and lose pounds fast in a natural, healthy way. Juice fasts, say supporters, will...

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Medicare Card Phone Scam Targets Seniors

April 23, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Scam Alerts

A new phone scam is targeting seniors and you or your elderly loved ones may be at risk. The scam takes a variety forms centered around Medicare cards or supplemental insurance benefits, but the end result is t...

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Smart Shopper Health: 3 Simple & Cheap Ways to Relieve Spring Allergies

April 20, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

If you're an allergy sufferer, you probably don't fear anything as much as the end of winter. Because we all know what's next: Flowers. Pollen. Puppies. Leafblowers. Spring is a magical season, but for those wh...

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E-Cigarettes 101: Why Today’s Smokers are Going Digital

Sean O'Connor

April 15, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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E-cigarettes are touted as the healthy alternative to smoking. They don't have many of the carcinogens regular cigarettes have, don't stain teeth, don't cause bad breath or smell, and they don't have the social...

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Why You Don’t Really Need Antioxidants

April 8, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

So you want to make sure you're eating the healthiest foods possible. You're certainly not alone. We all want to feed our bodies the foods that they truly need, but sometimes these can be tough waters to naviga...

Spring Back into Shape with the Best Way to Lose Weight

Sean O'Connor

March 27, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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Spring is here and it's time to get back into shape, but what's the best way to actually lose weight? When you're bombarded by fads like low carb paleo diets, Cross Fit mania and weight loss supplements like Ra...

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Consumer Victory: FTC Shuts Down Fake News Sites Selling Acai Ultraberry Diet Products

February 15, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs

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In a recent win for consumers, the Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on fake new sites promoting Acai Berry weight loss products. The affiliate marketing network behind these schemes will be forced to s...

Are You at Risk? How to Protect Yourself from Health Scams