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  • Sticking With Your Resolutions This year, did you resolve to give up coffee, stop smoking, or lose some weight? If you made a resolution or two, how are you doing? Keeping New Year's resolutions is not easy, but I have some tips for making lasting, positive changes in your life.
  • What Does the Food Industry Know About the Fountain of Youth? While the beauty industry is still forging a quest for its fountain of youth, the food industry has discovered a way to keep food “looking” forever young. But looks can be deceiving...

The Quest for Amazing Arms

by Rachel Ryan What puts the “amazing” in amazing arms is not how good they look in spaghetti straps, but how easily they can lift a heavy box or scoop up a child for a big hug. With these tips, learn how you can gain strength and tone your arms. Read More

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Fran Davis, Virtua Woman columnist

Fran Davis

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Jan. 25, 2012

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Sticking With Your Resolutions

This year, did you resolve to give up coffee, stop smoking, or lose some weight? If you made a resolution or two, how are you doing? Keeping New Year's resolutions is not easy, but I have some tips for making lasting, positive changes in your life.

Alene Brennan

Alene Brennan

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Dec. 20, 2011

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What Does the Food Industry Know About the Fountain of Youth?

While the beauty industry is still forging a quest for its fountain of youth, the food industry has discovered a way to keep food “looking” forever young. But looks can be deceiving...

Melissa Josselson, ND

Melissa Josselson, ND

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Nov. 01, 2011

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The 12 Best Foods to Eat Organic

While adding more fruits and veggies to your diet is a healthy choice, it’s beneficial to understand the difference between organic and non-organic produce to make sure you’re making an optimal choice for your health. What you learn may affect what you buy!

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It's the Most Fattening Time of the Year

When faced with a procession of rich holiday foods, we may need a few reminders on how to make healthier choices. Whether you’re throwing the party or attending it, you and your fellow partiers can maintain the happy medium of healthy feasting with these tips.

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The ABCs of Keeping Kids Safe During Sports

Sports Safety ABCs

Research shows that nearly 1.9 million children under age of 15 were treated in emergency departments for sports-related injuries in a one-year period. But there are ways that parents can keep their children safe and become more involved in helping to prevent serious injuries.

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Top Tips for Loading Up on Your Favorite Fruits & Veggies

Top Tips for Loading Up on Your Favorite Fruits & Veggies

With these healthy tips, you can find all of your favorite fruits and veggies in the grocery store - no matter the season!

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Kidney Damage Greatly Raises Diabetics' Risk for Death

Feb. 21, 2012

Control of blood sugar, catching early signs of damage may help prevent advanced kidney disease

Raw Milk Causes Most Illness From Dairy Products: CDC

Feb. 21, 2012

Twice as many outbreaks occur in states where unpasteurized milk is legal

Type 1 Diabetes May Develop More Slowly Than Thought

Feb. 21, 2012

Study finds gradual decline in insulin production, which could extend treatment options

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