• Need a little 'fitspiration'? Try TODAY tips May 6, 2012
  Have your healthiest summer yet! Ease into the dreaded "swimsuit season" with healthy tips from TODAY experts. All throughout May, we'll offer smart do-it-yourself ways to look, eat and feel better. So stop stressing about that swimsuit, and read on.
• What are the 25 best cities for walking? April 1, 2012
  Even though putting one foot in front of the other is the easiest form of exercise there is, it's still hard to find the motivation to bypass the car and head out on foot in your everyday life. Here are 25 cities to get started.
• Do ice baths really prevent muscle aches? February 21, 2012
  Taking a dip in a tub of cold water after exercising may prevent muscle soreness, but a new look at past research says little is known about its side effects or even how long to stay in the water.
• Get off your butt and exercise, orders your doc February 10, 2012
  A new study shows more and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get off their duffs and exercise.
• Marathoners' cardiac arrest risk quite low January 11, 2012
  According to a new study examining 10 years of marathon and half-marathon races in the U.S., the risk of cardiac arrest in such long distance races is actually quite rare
• Get back to fightin' weight with Cage Fitness January 9, 2012
  Cage Fitness and other mixed martial arts-inspired workouts mimic the structure of a championship MMA bout -- minus the injury.
• Barefoot running: bad or beneficial? December 9, 2011
  Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result.
• 91-year-old yoga teacher: 'Why should I quit?' December 6, 2011
  Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor.
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• 10 healthiest cities for women November 22, 2011
  Looking for healthy inspiration? SELF found it in every corner of the country as the magazine presents its 11th annual  ranking of America's best cities for women.
• Drug helps monkeys lose weight, are humans next? November 9, 2011
  A simple medication that leads to weight loss with no dieting or exercise could be a big step toward every dieter's dream. The study is only in monkeys, but tests in people could begin shortly.
• Weight room blunders that can really hurt November 6, 2011
  Women are hitting the weight room in record numbers, and a new study found that weight-training injuries among women have jumped a whopping 63 percent. Here are the most common slipups and how to fix them, so you leave the gym strutting — not limping.
• First lady targets world record for jumping jacks October 5, 2011
  Michelle Obama will lead hundreds of children in an event on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period.
• Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog September 26, 2011
  When it comes to getting fit a person's best friend just might be a four-legged one.
• Pals and playtime may turn bad fat into good September 6, 2011
  Researchers may have found a new way to put ordinary fat cells to work, changing them from lazy blobs that store our extra calories into energy-burners.
• 15 minutes of fitness a day can add 3 years to your life August 16, 2011
  Doing just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day may add three years to your life, a large study in Taiwan has found.
• Study: 1 hour of TV can shorten life by 22 minutes August 16, 2011
  Watching an hour of TV after the age of 25 can shorten the viewer's life by just under 22 minutes, according to researchers in Australia.
• Don't let vacation turn you into a formless blob August 8, 2011
  There's nothing like a week in paradise to derail a fitness regimen. Plucked from routine and surrounded by temptation, even the most health-conscious vacationers can find themselves torn between exercise and excess.
• 6,000 go to ER each year for exercising in heat July 28, 2011
  Heat-related illnesses that strike during a sport or recreational activity send nearly 6,000 people in the U.S. to emergency rooms every year, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Making the cardio scene with the rowing machine July 11, 2011
  NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Overshadowed by rows of treadmills and elliptical trainers, the rowing machine is vertically challenged, usually solitary and often consigned to one of the darker corners of the gym.

• Is healthy food really more expensive? May 17, 2012
  Contrary to popular belief, it can actually cost more to eat badly. In fact, a new government report finds that nutritious foods – such as grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy – typically cost less than items high in saturated fat and added sugars.
• How to avoid weight gain? Eat on a schedule May 17, 2012
  A new study of  mice finds that when we eat may be an important factor in preventing weight gain.
• Coffee lovers lower death risk, study says May 16, 2012
  Coffee drinkers who worry about the jolt of java it takes to get them going in the morning might just as well relax and pour another cup.
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• America's hatred of fat hurts obesity fight May 11, 2012
  It may be the nation's last, accepted form of prejudice. But the stigmatization of obesity has repercussions beyond the pain it inflicts on its targets: It threatens to impede efforts to fight the obesity epidemic.
• New weight loss drug a step closer to approval May 10, 2012
  Advisers to government health regulators have recommended that that they approve sales of what would be the first new prescription weight-loss drug in the U.S. in more than a decade, despite concerns over cardiac risks.
• Report: Schools key to fighting America's obesity May 8, 2012
  Fighting obesity will require changes everywhere Americans live, work, play and learn, says a major new report that outlines dozens of options — from building more walkable neighborhoods to zoning limits on fast-food restaurants to selling healthier snacks in sports arenas.
• Is healthy weight impossible for many Americans? May 8, 2012
  America's obesity epidemic is so deeply rooted that it will take dramatic and systemic measures - from overhauling farm policies and zoning laws to, possibly, introducing a soda tax - to fix it, the influential Institute of Medicine said on Tuesday.
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• No end to US obesity epidemic, forecast shows May 7, 2012
  More bad news about Americans' waistlines: They're only going to get bigger.  Already, about a third of people are obese. By 2030, it is estimated 42 percent of the population will be.
• Berry good news: These may protect your brain April 27, 2012
  Women who eat more berries may have a lower risk of cognitive decline in old age, a new study suggests. Researchers found that women who had a higher berry intake delayed cognitive aging by up to 2.5 years, as shown by their scores on memory and thinking tests.
• Cola habit behind death of 30-year-old woman? April 20, 2012
  Experts say a New Zealand woman's 2-gallon-a-day Coca-Cola habit probably contributed to her death, a conclusion that led the soft-drink giant to note that even water can be deadly in excessive amounts.
• Saltiness of fast food depends on where you buy it April 16, 2012
  Saltier chicken McNuggets in the U.S.? Mais, oui. A new study suggests salt levels are 2.5 times higher in U.S. fast food, compared to other countries like France and the United Kingdom.
• Ammonia used in many foods, not just 'pink slime' April 4, 2012
  New York (Reuters) - Surprise rippled across America last month as a new wave of consumers discovered that hamburgers often contained ammonia-treated beef, or what critics dub "pink slime".
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• Sweet and toxic: Is sugar really 'poison'? April 2, 2012
  How could something so sweet be so bad for you? That’s exactly the point.
• Most in U.S. get enough vitamins, nutrients April 3, 2012
  Americans may not eat the healthiest diets, but most get adequate levels of essential vitamins and nutrients, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Feeling fat? Maybe Facebook is to blame March 29, 2012
  By Leslie MeredithTechNewsDaily "Do I look fat?" The answer is a resounding yes if you're on Facebook. But it's not your friends telling you, it's yourself.
• Popcorn as healthy as veggies? Depends how you pop it March 25, 2012
  Researchers at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania reported Sunday that popcorn has more antioxidant substances called polyphenols than fruits and vegetables. TODAY diet expert Joy Bauer suggests a few healthy, natural brands and how to microwave your own low-cal munchie.
• Work burnout tied to stressed eating in women March 13, 2012
  Women who are fed up with their jobs may be more likely to turn to food for comfort in times of stress, according to a Finnish study.

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