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The quote jumped off the page:  “There is more to life than just surviving it.”*  I sat and stared at that quote for quite a while.  For so many us (myself included), we’re just “surviving”: grinding out the day, getting stuff done, checking off to-do’s,…

These tendencies are derailing your best efforts at living better and longer. We all have them: Those less-than-healthy or downright dangerous habits that can subtract years from our lives. Most of these harmful…

When trying to decide where to spend your money on exercise and fitness, it can be a bit overwhelming.  You could spend your hard earned dollars on a…

Seemingly harmless habits can affect what size you'll be 5 or 10 years from now. Peek into your future with our quiz. Then use this cheat sheet to target the most effective ways to make a difference. Want to see how you?re doing? Retake the quiz every month to track your progress.

By Lynn Harris

Revving Your Engine

Metabolism is a process that breaks down carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the food you eat to make the energy your body needs to build and maintain itself. Proper nutrition keeps your body functioning well, but the right foods can…

By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com “Keep the passion for change alive.” When you decide to change something in your life you start out with commitment, determination and passion to make it happen. But, as time passes the…

Why the famous do isn't doing so well

-Dr. Lissa Rankin, M.D., Betty's OB/GYN on Call Was Sarah Palin under so much stress from her vice-presidential campaign and ensuing…

By Amy VanDeventer

Lose Fat, Not Weight

Believe it or not, a thin person can still have a high body fat percentage. The more lean muscle mass you carry, the less body fat you have. If you're trying to prevent the wiggle under your arm when you wave or lose that last…

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Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. said Monday that its obesity-drug candidate Contrave met its main goals in three late-stage clinical trials, and also surpassed a Food and Drug Administration requirement for effectiveness.