Fitness basics
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Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — appears to increase risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Skip booze for better sleep
Alcohol depresses the central nervous system and acts as a sedative. It may help you fall asleep, but it prevents deeper stages of sleep and often causes you to wake up in the middle of the night. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, say no thanks to the after-dinner drinks.
Slide show: 10 great health foods
Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet
Antioxidants may play a role in preventing heart disease, cancer and other diseases. See which foods are abundant in antioxidants.
Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats, may increase your heart disease risk.
Spirituality and stress relief: Make the connection
Stress relief: Discover the connection between spirituality, stress relief and a healthier, happier life.
Stay fit at any age
Slow down the aging process with these regular fitness activities.
Staying healthy in school: Kid-friendly tips
Consider these tips for keeping your kids healthy in school.
Stomach flu: How long am I contagious?
Depending on which virus causes your stomach ailment, you can be contagious from a few days to two weeks or more.
Strategies to prevent heart disease
Learn strategies you can practice now to protect your heart.
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