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Should You Be Taking Statins? The Cholesterol Drugs Counteract Exercise Benefits, Study Finds

By Evan Winchester | May 22, 2013 06:39 PM EDT

Statins, the most commonly prescribed type of drug in the world, may block the benefits of exercise, a new study finds.

Mo'Nique Chronicles Weight Loss on Twitter: 80 lbs. Down and More To Go

Mo'Nique Chronicles Weight Loss on Twitter: 80 lbs. Down and More to Go

By Anthony Rivas | May 16, 2013 07:50 PM EDT

Mo'Nique's weight loss is at 80 lbs. so far. "I am the best Mo'Nique I've ever been in my life right now," she said.

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Virtual Fitness: Video Games That Help You Shed The Pounds

By Lizette Borreli | May 16, 2013 05:01 PM EDT

Improve your health with these five top-rated games from Xbox, Wii and PS3 game consoles.

Skechers Will Pay $40 M Over Toning Shoe Ad Claims

Skechers Will Pay $40M Over False Toning Shoe Ad Claims

By Anthony Rivas | May 13, 2013 07:27 PM EDT

Skechers has settled a $40 million lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission over claims that their shape-ups will help tone the bodies of the people wearing them. Research has shown they don't actually work.

CDC: Only 20 Percent of Americans Get Enough Exercise

Researchers Publish The 7-Minute Scientific Work Out

By Christie Rizk | May 10, 2013 02:35 PM EDT

A new report shows that seven minutes of intense exercise can be equal to hours of running or lifting weights.

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Top 10 Reasons Pets Are Good For Your Health

By Lizette Borreli | May 09, 2013 02:34 PM EDT

Owning a furry animal can get you in shape, boost your immunity, and aid your heart for a healthier you.

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Exercise Can Lower Breast Cancer Risk 30% By Improving "Good Estrogen" Ratio

By Evan Winchester | May 08, 2013 08:40 PM EDT

More anti-cancer "good estrogen" found in women who exercised than inactive control group. A new study finds that fitness can significantly lower breast cancer risk.

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Harvest Gardening And Health: How Your Garden Can Improve Your Body And Mind

By Lizette Borreli | May 08, 2013 02:30 PM EDT

Gardening offers a healthy lifestyle and a positive state of mind for adults and kids.

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Exercising Could Reduce Violent Behaviors In Teen Girls

By Ansa Varughese | May 07, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

Adolescent females who regularly exercise could cut their odds of gun possession and gang involvement.

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LL Cool J, 50 Cent Among Rappers Making Healthier Choices Since Deaths Of Hip Hop Stars

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 07, 2013 11:12 AM EDT

Health has become a new priority among hip hop's most influential stars.

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Too Obese To Ride? NYC Bans People Over 260 lbs From Bike-Share Program

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 05, 2013 08:35 AM EDT

NYC's new Citi Bike program is receiving a lot of criticism for its rule prohibiting people over 260 pounds from riding.

CDC: Only 20 Percent of Americans Get Enough Exercise

CDC: Only 20 Percent of Americans Get Enough Exercise

By Anthony Rivas | May 02, 2013 09:18 PM EDT

According to a new CDC report, only 20 percent of American adults are getting the recommended amount of muscle-strengthening and aerobic exercise.

Hate Exercising - Forced Exercise Builds Stress Resilience

Forced Exercise Still Builds Stress Resilience Against Anxiety and Depression

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 26, 2013 12:05 AM EDT

Worried about getting depressed or anxious? Force yourself to exercise, or have someone make you work out— it may build stress resilience as much as voluntary fitness.

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Heavy Drinkers Can Prevent Brain Damage from Alcoholism with Exercise

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 16, 2013 11:54 PM EDT

Aerobic exercise can prevent, and possibly reverse, brain damage from alcoholism. A new study finds that regular workouts were related to white matter health, related to cognitive function, in heavy drinkers.

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Brain Boost from Sports Practice: Fitness Has Attention Benefits

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 11, 2013 12:55 AM EDT

A new study finds that athletes with high fitness levels have better sustained attention benefits than students who do not regularly exercise or practice sports.

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