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5 Reasons You May Be Gaining Weight

October 4, 2008 – 8:45 pm

Week of September 28

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Today’s Top Story: 5 Reasons You May Be Gaining Weight
You think you’re doing everything right. So, why are you still struggling to lose weight? Here are five reasons so many of us continue to gain weight even when we’re dieting. Steer clear of these diet disasters — you can do it!
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Food Diary to the Rescue?
Are you keeping a food diary? No? How’s that working for you? Here are eight tips for journaling your way to slim. Not convinced! Read on and see how much keeping a food diary can do for your figure!
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Beat the Fall Weight Gain Odds
Summer is outta here and in its place is cool weather and comfort foods. In a few weeks Halloween will come knocking (and all that extra candy) and then Thanksgiving and (gasp!) December! So, how can you beat the odds of gaining it all back? Here are some tried and true ways to get through the holidays with your waistline intact!
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• Fattening (and Frightening!) Foods of Fall

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Are You Getting Enough Fiber?

October 4, 2008 – 8:41 pm

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	How much fiber do you need? Why do you need it? Get the facts on why fiber is such an important part of your diet. Also See: • Sneaky Sugars Can Wreck Your Diet • Are Your Clothes Making You Sick? • How Sleep Helps Your Memory
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Is Obesity Genetic?

October 1, 2008 – 3:38 pm

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Is Obesity Genetic?

If our parents are overweight, is it more likely that we are destined to be overweight too?
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Is It a Strain or a Sprain?

Find out which you might have and learn how to treat and prevent them.
Quiz: Do You Know the Nutrition Facts Label?

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Which Activities Burn More Calories?

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Don’t Just Focus on Lowering Bad Cholesterol

September 28, 2008 – 6:12 pm

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September 26, 2008

Staying Heart Healthy
Don’t Just Focus on Lowering Bad Cholesterol …

Do you know what your cholesterol numbers are? If you’re trying to control your cholesterol and stay heart healthy, you might want to think about increasing your good cholesterol. Why? Because increasing your good cholesterol actually helps to lower bad cholesterol.Connect: Learn more and share your stories with others on the Heart Health message board, and test your knowledge with the Cholesterol quiz.

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Why Autumn Days Worsen Depression

September 25, 2008 – 8:13 pm

Depression

September 25, 2008

Less Light Means Less Serotonin
Study Sheds Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

Shorter autumn days are here, and that means less daylight — which can lower your mood slightly or trigger seasonal affective disorder. Now, new research using PET scans shows how our bodies have less serotonin circulating during fall and winter. This may contribute to the winter blues and may worsen depression. Find ways to adapt to less light and shorter days.Get out and get some exercise while there’s still some daylight with iVillage’s Step Up to Slim Down Challenge.

Is the bad economy and financial industry panic worsening your depression? Check in with Dr. Gail Saltz on ways to cope.

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Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

September 25, 2008 – 7:42 pm

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Fatal Accidental Drug Overdoses on the Rise

September 24, 2008 – 7:05 pm

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	Fatal Accidental Drug Overdoses on the Rise
	There’s disturbing news out of the National Safety Council meeting. The numbers of fatal accidental drug overdoses have been rising — and it’s not from curious youngsters in the medicine cabinet. What’s causing the rise in these tragedies? Check this report. Also See • Reading Drug Label Directions • Accidental Overdose Killed Heath Ledger
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