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Why Weight? Why Weight?

by Rachel Ryan  Have you ever wondered if weight lifting is right for you? Whether you’re a total newbie or an experienced bodybuilder, lifting weights can do wonders for your body and overall health. Read More

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Alene Brennan

Alene Brennan

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Apr. 16, 2012

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Fooled by Food Labels

Pick up virtually any food package today and it’s tattooed with health claims – all natural, whole grain, or enriched. These claims can lead hurried shoppers to believe that they’re stocking their carts with the very best food for their health. But take a second look – these promises may be more of a joke than a fact.

Alene Brennan

Alene Brennan

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Mar. 06, 2012

Topic: Fitness & Nutrition, Wellness

Eat Green for St. Patrick's Day!

Turn a neglected nutritious gold mine into a pot of gold for your health!

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.

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5 Hot Fitness Trends to Try

5 Hot Fitness Trends to Try Now

The "no pain, no gain" approach to fitness is out the window. Being in touch with your body and focusing on what it can do is the new name of the game. Check out these 5 workouts to change up your exercise routine.

Topic: Fitness & Nutrition

Cracking the Egg's Bad Reputation

Cracking the Egg’s Bad Reputation

Nobody should be "afraid" of eggs. Even if you’re watching your cholesterol, you can still reap amazing benefits from the vitamins and minerals found in a whole egg.

Topic: Fitness & Nutrition

GMOs – From the Lab to Your Table

GMOs – From the Lab to Your Table

It seems these days that food labels list as many ingredients as they do the ones that aren’t in your food. Nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free – but what to make of “GMO-free?”

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